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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,512.05, 36,771.51 and 9,722.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,512.05, 36,771.51 and 9,722.44 is: 14,585.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,512.05 : 36,771.51 = 9,722.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,512.05/36,771.51 = 9,722.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,512.05x = 36,771.51 × 9,722.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,512.05x = 357,508,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 357,508,799.68/24,512.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,585.02

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