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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,322.05, 36,491.88 and 9,541.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,322.05, 36,491.88 and 9,541.07 is: 14,315.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,322.05 : 36,491.88 = 9,541.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,322.05/36,491.88 = 9,541.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,322.05x = 36,491.88 × 9,541.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,322.05x = 348,171,581.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 348,171,581.51/24,322.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,315.06

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