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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,214.62, 36,312.33 and 9,421.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,214.62, 36,312.33 and 9,421.38 is: 14,128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,214.62 : 36,312.33 = 9,421.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,214.62/36,312.33 = 9,421.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,214.62x = 36,312.33 × 9,421.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,214.62x = 342,112,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,112,259.62/24,214.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,128.33

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