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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,028.22, 36,047.20 and 8,447.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,028.22, 36,047.20 and 8,447.06 is: 12,672.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,028.22 : 36,047.20 = 8,447.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,028.22/36,047.20 = 8,447.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,028.22x = 36,047.20 × 8,447.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,028.22x = 304,492,861.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,492,861.23/24,028.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,672.30

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