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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.99, 36,682.92 and 9,477.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.99, 36,682.92 and 9,477.13 is: 14,211.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.99 : 36,682.92 = 9,477.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.99/36,682.92 = 9,477.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.99x = 36,682.92 × 9,477.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.99x = 347,648,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 347,648,743.92/24,462.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,211.21

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