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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,867.24, 37,307.40 and 9,285

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,867.24, 37,307.40 and 9,285 is: 13,929.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,867.24 : 37,307.40 = 9,285 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,867.24/37,307.40 = 9,285/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,867.24x = 37,307.40 × 9,285
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,867.24x = 346,399,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,399,209/24,867.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,929.94

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