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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.70, 36,215.88 and 8,346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.70, 36,215.88 and 8,346.30 is: 12,521.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.70 : 36,215.88 = 8,346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.70/36,215.88 = 8,346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.70x = 36,215.88 × 8,346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.70x = 302,268,599.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 302,268,599.24/24,140.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,521.12

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