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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,189.84, 36,289.62 and 8,607.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,189.84, 36,289.62 and 8,607.06 is: 12,912.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,189.84 : 36,289.62 = 8,607.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,189.84/36,289.62 = 8,607.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,189.84x = 36,289.62 × 8,607.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,189.84x = 312,346,936.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,346,936.72/24,189.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,912.32

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