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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,220.07, 36,308.58 and 9,425.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,220.07, 36,308.58 and 9,425.53 is: 14,129.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,220.07 : 36,308.58 = 9,425.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,220.07/36,308.58 = 9,425.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,220.07x = 36,308.58 × 9,425.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,220.07x = 342,227,610.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 342,227,610.05/24,220.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,129.92

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