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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,427.94, 36,617.34 and 9,647.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,427.94, 36,617.34 and 9,647.33 is: 14,461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,427.94 : 36,617.34 = 9,647.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,427.94/36,617.34 = 9,647.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,427.94x = 36,617.34 × 9,647.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,427.94x = 353,259,562.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 353,259,562.70/24,427.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,461.29

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