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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.76, 36,053.64 and 8,453.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.76, 36,053.64 and 8,453.52 is: 12,680.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.76 : 36,053.64 = 8,453.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.76/36,053.64 = 8,453.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.76x = 36,053.64 × 8,453.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.76x = 304,780,166.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,780,166.81/24,035.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,680.28

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