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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,852.24, 37,284.84 and 9,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,852.24, 37,284.84 and 9,270 is: 13,907.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,852.24 : 37,284.84 = 9,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,852.24/37,284.84 = 9,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,852.24x = 37,284.84 × 9,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,852.24x = 345,630,466.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,630,466.80/24,852.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,907.42

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