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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,370.67, 36,555.82 and 9,944.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,370.67, 36,555.82 and 9,944.93 is: 14,917.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,370.67 : 36,555.82 = 9,944.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,370.67/36,555.82 = 9,944.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,370.67x = 36,555.82 × 9,944.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,370.67x = 363,545,037.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,545,037.73/24,370.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,917.32

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