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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,127.98, 36,185.04 and 8,328.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,127.98, 36,185.04 and 8,328.91 is: 12,490.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,127.98 : 36,185.04 = 8,328.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,127.98/36,185.04 = 8,328.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,127.98x = 36,185.04 × 8,328.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,127.98x = 301,381,941.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,381,941.51/24,127.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,490.97

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