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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.70, 36,287.88 and 8,612.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.70, 36,287.88 and 8,612.22 is: 12,915.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.70 : 36,287.88 = 8,612.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.70/36,287.88 = 8,612.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.70x = 36,287.88 × 8,612.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.70x = 312,519,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,519,205.89/24,197.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,915.24

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