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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,623.76, 36,951.84 and 9,041.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,623.76, 36,951.84 and 9,041.52 is: 13,568.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,623.76 : 36,951.84 = 9,041.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,623.76/36,951.84 = 9,041.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,623.76x = 36,951.84 × 9,041.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,623.76x = 334,100,800.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,100,800.40/24,623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,568.23

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