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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,297.79, 36,451.64 and 9,303.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,297.79, 36,451.64 and 9,303.85 is: 13,957.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,297.79 : 36,451.64 = 9,303.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,297.79/36,451.64 = 9,303.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,297.79x = 36,451.64 × 9,303.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,297.79x = 339,140,590.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,140,590.81/24,297.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,957.67

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