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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,194.67, 36,285.92 and 8,608.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,194.67, 36,285.92 and 8,608.65 is: 12,910.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,194.67 : 36,285.92 = 8,608.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,194.67/36,285.92 = 8,608.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,194.67x = 36,285.92 × 8,608.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,194.67x = 312,372,742.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,372,742.16/24,194.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,910.81

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