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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,848.24, 37,278.84 and 9,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,848.24, 37,278.84 and 9,266 is: 13,901.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,848.24 : 37,278.84 = 9,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,848.24/37,278.84 = 9,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,848.24x = 37,278.84 × 9,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,848.24x = 345,425,731.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,425,731.44/24,848.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,901.42

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