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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,640.62, 36,962.90 and 9,841.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,640.62, 36,962.90 and 9,841.41 is: 14,762.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,640.62 : 36,962.90 = 9,841.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,640.62/36,962.90 = 9,841.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,640.62x = 36,962.90 × 9,841.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,640.62x = 363,767,041.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,767,041.39/24,640.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,762.90

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