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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,866.93, 37,296.72 and 9,068.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,866.93, 37,296.72 and 9,068.25 is: 13,601.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,866.93 : 37,296.72 = 9,068.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,866.93/37,296.72 = 9,068.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,866.93x = 37,296.72 × 9,068.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,866.93x = 338,216,121.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,216,121.00/24,866.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,601.04

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