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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,406.65, 36,593.57 and 9,607.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,406.65, 36,593.57 and 9,607.95 is: 14,405.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,406.65 : 36,593.57 = 9,607.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,406.65/36,593.57 = 9,607.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,406.65x = 36,593.57 × 9,607.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,406.65x = 351,589,214.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,589,214.90/24,406.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,405.47

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