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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,969.33, 37,459.58 and 9,387.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,969.33, 37,459.58 and 9,387.09 is: 14,082.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,969.33 : 37,459.58 = 9,387.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,969.33/37,459.58 = 9,387.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,969.33x = 37,459.58 × 9,387.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,969.33x = 351,636,448.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,636,448.82/24,969.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,082.73

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