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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,588.05, 36,898.47 and 9,005.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,588.05, 36,898.47 and 9,005.67 is: 13,514.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,588.05 : 36,898.47 = 9,005.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,588.05/36,898.47 = 9,005.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,588.05x = 36,898.47 × 9,005.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,588.05x = 332,295,444.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,295,444.32/24,588.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,514.51

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