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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,230.07, 36,333.26 and 9,995.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,230.07, 36,333.26 and 9,995.90 is: 14,988.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,230.07 : 36,333.26 = 9,995.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,230.07/36,333.26 = 9,995.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,230.07x = 36,333.26 × 9,995.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,230.07x = 363,183,401.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,183,401.99/24,230.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,988.95

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