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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.61, 36,613.80 and 9,628.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.61, 36,613.80 and 9,628.80 is: 14,433.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.61 : 36,613.80 = 9,628.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.61/36,613.80 = 9,628.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.61x = 36,613.80 × 9,628.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.61x = 352,546,957.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352,546,957.44/24,425.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,433.50

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