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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,956.56, 37,423.90 and 9,363.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,956.56, 37,423.90 and 9,363.25 is: 14,040.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,956.56 : 37,423.90 = 9,363.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,956.56/37,423.90 = 9,363.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,956.56x = 37,423.90 × 9,363.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,956.56x = 350,409,331.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,409,331.68/24,956.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,040.77

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