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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,870.91, 37,305.14 and 9,287.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,870.91, 37,305.14 and 9,287.32 is: 13,930.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,870.91 : 37,305.14 = 9,287.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,870.91/37,305.14 = 9,287.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,870.91x = 37,305.14 × 9,287.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,870.91x = 346,464,586.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,464,586.30/24,870.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,930.52

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