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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,263.68, 36,396.56 and 8,470.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,263.68, 36,396.56 and 8,470.32 is: 12,705.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,263.68 : 36,396.56 = 8,470.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,263.68/36,396.56 = 8,470.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,263.68x = 36,396.56 × 8,470.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,263.68x = 308,290,510.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,290,510.10/24,263.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,705.84

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