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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,966.84, 37,440.66 and 9,381.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,966.84, 37,440.66 and 9,381.24 is: 14,068.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,966.84 : 37,440.66 = 9,381.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,966.84/37,440.66 = 9,381.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,966.84x = 37,440.66 × 9,381.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,966.84x = 351,239,817.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,239,817.22/24,966.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,068.25

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