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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,868.24, 37,308.90 and 9,286

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,868.24, 37,308.90 and 9,286 is: 13,931.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,868.24 : 37,308.90 = 9,286 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,868.24/37,308.90 = 9,286/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,868.24x = 37,308.90 × 9,286
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,868.24x = 346,450,445.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,450,445.40/24,868.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,931.44

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