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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,250.98, 36,377.19 and 9,459.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,250.98, 36,377.19 and 9,459.30 is: 14,189.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,250.98 : 36,377.19 = 9,459.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,250.98/36,377.19 = 9,459.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,250.98x = 36,377.19 × 9,459.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,250.98x = 344,102,753.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 344,102,753.37/24,250.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,189.23

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