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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,322.79, 36,486.07 and 9,337.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,322.79, 36,486.07 and 9,337.12 is: 14,006.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,322.79 : 36,486.07 = 9,337.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,322.79/36,486.07 = 9,337.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,322.79x = 36,486.07 × 9,337.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,322.79x = 340,674,699.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 340,674,699.36/24,322.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,006.40

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