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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,973.66, 37,465.97 and 9,391.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,973.66, 37,465.97 and 9,391.28 is: 14,088.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,973.66 : 37,465.97 = 9,391.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,973.66/37,465.97 = 9,391.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,973.66x = 37,465.97 × 9,391.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,973.66x = 351,853,367.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,853,367.79/24,973.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,088.98

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