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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,960.21, 37,414.08 and 9,961.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,960.21, 37,414.08 and 9,961.44 is: 14,931.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,960.21 : 37,414.08 = 9,961.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,960.21/37,414.08 = 9,961.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,960.21x = 37,414.08 × 9,961.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,960.21x = 372,698,113.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,698,113.08/24,960.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,931.69

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