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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.56, 37,422.41 and 9,362.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.56, 37,422.41 and 9,362.25 is: 14,039.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.56 : 37,422.41 = 9,362.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.56/37,422.41 = 9,362.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.56x = 37,422.41 × 9,362.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.56x = 350,357,911.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,357,911.21/24,955.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,039.27

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