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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,986.81, 37,469.28 and 9,393.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,986.81, 37,469.28 and 9,393.50 is: 14,086.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,986.81 : 37,469.28 = 9,393.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,986.81/37,469.28 = 9,393.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,986.81x = 37,469.28 × 9,393.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,986.81x = 351,967,681.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 351,967,681.68/24,986.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,086.14

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