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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.17, 36,054.86 and 8,233.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.17, 36,054.86 and 8,233.97 is: 12,352.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.17 : 36,054.86 = 8,233.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.17/36,054.86 = 8,233.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.17x = 36,054.86 × 8,233.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.17x = 296,874,414.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,874,414.15/24,033.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,352.70

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