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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,160.34, 36,241.73 and 8,366.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,160.34, 36,241.73 and 8,366.15 is: 12,549.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,160.34 : 36,241.73 = 8,366.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,160.34/36,241.73 = 8,366.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,160.34x = 36,241.73 × 8,366.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,160.34x = 303,203,749.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,203,749.44/24,160.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,549.65

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