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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,367.12, 36,535.83 and 9,583

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,367.12, 36,535.83 and 9,583 is: 14,368.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,367.12 : 36,535.83 = 9,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,367.12/36,535.83 = 9,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,367.12x = 36,535.83 × 9,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,367.12x = 350,122,858.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,122,858.89/24,367.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,368.66

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