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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,920.92, 37,381.38 and 9,336.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,920.92, 37,381.38 and 9,336.52 is: 14,004.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,920.92 : 37,381.38 = 9,336.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,920.92/37,381.38 = 9,336.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,920.92x = 37,381.38 × 9,336.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,920.92x = 349,012,002.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 349,012,002.00/24,920.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,004.78

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