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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.28, 36,366.84 and 9,262.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.28, 36,366.84 and 9,262.38 is: 13,888.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.28 : 36,366.84 = 9,262.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.28/36,366.84 = 9,262.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.28x = 36,366.84 × 9,262.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.28x = 336,843,491.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,843,491.48/24,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,888.00

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