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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,372.67, 36,558.82 and 9,946.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,372.67, 36,558.82 and 9,946.93 is: 14,920.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,372.67 : 36,558.82 = 9,946.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,372.67/36,558.82 = 9,946.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,372.67x = 36,558.82 × 9,946.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,372.67x = 363,648,023.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,648,023.42/24,372.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,920.32

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