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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,664.16, 37,004.34 and 9,083

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,664.16, 37,004.34 and 9,083 is: 13,627.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,664.16 : 37,004.34 = 9,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,664.16/37,004.34 = 9,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,664.16x = 37,004.34 × 9,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,664.16x = 336,110,420.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,110,420.22/24,664.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,627.48

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