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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.76, 36,987.50 and 9,074.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.76, 36,987.50 and 9,074.76 is: 13,610.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.76 : 36,987.50 = 9,074.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.76/36,987.50 = 9,074.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.76x = 36,987.50 × 9,074.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.76x = 335,652,685.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 335,652,685.50/24,660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,610.80

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