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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,861.24, 37,298.40 and 9,279

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,861.24, 37,298.40 and 9,279 is: 13,920.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,861.24 : 37,298.40 = 9,279 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,861.24/37,298.40 = 9,279/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,861.24x = 37,298.40 × 9,279
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,861.24x = 346,091,853.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,091,853.60/24,861.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,920.94

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