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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,127.74, 36,184.68 and 8,328.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,127.74, 36,184.68 and 8,328.66 is: 12,490.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,127.74 : 36,184.68 = 8,328.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,127.74/36,184.68 = 8,328.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,127.74x = 36,184.68 × 8,328.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,127.74x = 301,369,896.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,369,896.93/24,127.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.60

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