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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,449.54, 36,686.44 and 9,669.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,449.54, 36,686.44 and 9,669.06 is: 14,508.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,449.54 : 36,686.44 = 9,669.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,449.54/36,686.44 = 9,669.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,449.54x = 36,686.44 × 9,669.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,449.54x = 354,723,389.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,723,389.55/24,449.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,508.39

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