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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.54, 36,086.34 and 8,264.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.54, 36,086.34 and 8,264.10 is: 12,393.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.54 : 36,086.34 = 8,264.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.54/36,086.34 = 8,264.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.54x = 36,086.34 × 8,264.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.54x = 298,221,122.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,221,122.39/24,063.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,393.07

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