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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,209.40, 36,314.10 and 8,621.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,209.40, 36,314.10 and 8,621.40 is: 12,932.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,209.40 : 36,314.10 = 8,621.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,209.40/36,314.10 = 8,621.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,209.40x = 36,314.10 × 8,621.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,209.40x = 313,078,381.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,078,381.74/24,209.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,932.10

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