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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.18, 36,085.77 and 8,263.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.18, 36,085.77 and 8,263.71 is: 12,392.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.18 : 36,085.77 = 8,263.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.18/36,085.77 = 8,263.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.18x = 36,085.77 × 8,263.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.18x = 298,202,338.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,202,338.41/24,063.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,392.47

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