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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,853.59, 37,279.17 and 9,270

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,853.59, 37,279.17 and 9,270 is: 13,904.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,853.59 : 37,279.17 = 9,270 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,853.59/37,279.17 = 9,270/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,853.59x = 37,279.17 × 9,270
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,853.59x = 345,577,905.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,577,905.90/24,853.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,904.55

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