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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.67, 36,423.42 and 8,699.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.67, 36,423.42 and 8,699.28 is: 13,049.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.67 : 36,423.42 = 8,699.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.67/36,423.42 = 8,699.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.67x = 36,423.42 × 8,699.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.67x = 316,857,529.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,857,529.14/24,281.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,049.25

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