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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.24, 37,280.34 and 9,267

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.24, 37,280.34 and 9,267 is: 13,902.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.24 : 37,280.34 = 9,267 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.24/37,280.34 = 9,267/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.24x = 37,280.34 × 9,267
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.24x = 345,476,910.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,476,910.78/24,849.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,902.92

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