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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,666.16, 37,007.34 and 9,085

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,666.16, 37,007.34 and 9,085 is: 13,630.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,666.16 : 37,007.34 = 9,085 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,666.16/37,007.34 = 9,085/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,666.16x = 37,007.34 × 9,085
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,666.16x = 336,211,683.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,211,683.90/24,666.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,630.48

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