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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,212.59, 36,321.25 and 9,422.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,212.59, 36,321.25 and 9,422.71 is: 14,134.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,212.59 : 36,321.25 = 9,422.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,212.59/36,321.25 = 9,422.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,212.59x = 36,321.25 × 9,422.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,212.59x = 342,244,558.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,244,558.47/24,212.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,134.98

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