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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,208.61, 36,312.91 and 9,427.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,208.61, 36,312.91 and 9,427.91 is: 14,141.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,208.61 : 36,312.91 = 9,427.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,208.61/36,312.91 = 9,427.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,208.61x = 36,312.91 × 9,427.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,208.61x = 342,354,618.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,354,618.61/24,208.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,141.85

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