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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,275.70, 36,398.97 and 8,694.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,275.70, 36,398.97 and 8,694.54 is: 13,036.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,275.70 : 36,398.97 = 8,694.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,275.70/36,398.97 = 8,694.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,275.70x = 36,398.97 × 8,694.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,275.70x = 316,472,300.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,472,300.62/24,275.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,036.59

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