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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,106.73, 36,162.52 and 8,309.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,106.73, 36,162.52 and 8,309.68 is: 12,465.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,106.73 : 36,162.52 = 8,309.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,106.73/36,162.52 = 8,309.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,106.73x = 36,162.52 × 8,309.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,106.73x = 300,498,858.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,498,858.01/24,106.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,465.35

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