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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,220.49, 36,347.27 and 8,425.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,220.49, 36,347.27 and 8,425.37 is: 12,643.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,220.49 : 36,347.27 = 8,425.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,220.49/36,347.27 = 8,425.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,220.49x = 36,347.27 × 8,425.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,220.49x = 306,238,974.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,238,974.38/24,220.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,643.80

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