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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,486.89, 36,708.80 and 9,706.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,486.89, 36,708.80 and 9,706.19 is: 14,550.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,486.89 : 36,708.80 = 9,706.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,486.89/36,708.80 = 9,706.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,486.89x = 36,708.80 × 9,706.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,486.89x = 356,302,703.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 356,302,703.51/24,486.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,550.75

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