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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,955.97, 37,423.04 and 9,362.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,955.97, 37,423.04 and 9,362.66 is: 14,039.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,955.97 : 37,423.04 = 9,362.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,955.97/37,423.04 = 9,362.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,955.97x = 37,423.04 × 9,362.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,955.97x = 350,378,965.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,378,965.76/24,955.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,039.89

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