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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.23, 36,390.21 and 8,467.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.23, 36,390.21 and 8,467.18 is: 12,697.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.23 : 36,390.21 = 8,467.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.23/36,390.21 = 8,467.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.23x = 36,390.21 × 8,467.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.23x = 308,122,587.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,122,587.90/24,266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,697.59

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