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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,871.97, 37,306.73 and 9,288.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,871.97, 37,306.73 and 9,288.38 is: 13,932.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,871.97 : 37,306.73 = 9,288.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,871.97/37,306.73 = 9,288.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,871.97x = 37,306.73 × 9,288.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,871.97x = 346,518,921.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 346,518,921.48/24,871.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,932.11

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