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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.40, 36,021.90 and 8,436.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.40, 36,021.90 and 8,436.20 is: 12,658.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.40 : 36,021.90 = 8,436.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.40/36,021.90 = 8,436.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.40x = 36,021.90 × 8,436.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.40x = 303,887,952.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,887,952.78/24,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,658.10

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