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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,637.56, 36,955.62 and 9,051

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,637.56, 36,955.62 and 9,051 is: 13,576.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,637.56 : 36,955.62 = 9,051 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,637.56/36,955.62 = 9,051/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,637.56x = 36,955.62 × 9,051
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,637.56x = 334,485,316.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 334,485,316.62/24,637.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,576.24

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