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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,859.59, 37,288.17 and 9,276

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,859.59, 37,288.17 and 9,276 is: 13,913.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,859.59 : 37,288.17 = 9,276 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,859.59/37,288.17 = 9,276/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,859.59x = 37,288.17 × 9,276
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,859.59x = 345,885,064.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 345,885,064.92/24,859.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,913.55

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