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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,607.78, 36,889.83 and 9,021.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,607.78, 36,889.83 and 9,021.82 is: 13,524.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,607.78 : 36,889.83 = 9,021.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,607.78/36,889.83 = 9,021.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,607.78x = 36,889.83 × 9,021.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,607.78x = 332,813,406.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,813,406.09/24,607.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,524.72

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