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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,190.03, 36,282.31 and 8,392.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,190.03, 36,282.31 and 8,392.15 is: 12,587.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,190.03 : 36,282.31 = 8,392.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,190.03/36,282.31 = 8,392.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,190.03x = 36,282.31 × 8,392.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,190.03x = 304,486,587.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,486,587.87/24,190.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,587.28

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