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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,281.80, 36,422.70 and 8,697.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,281.80, 36,422.70 and 8,697.40 is: 13,046.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,281.80 : 36,422.70 = 8,697.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,281.80/36,422.70 = 8,697.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,281.80x = 36,422.70 × 8,697.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,281.80x = 316,782,790.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,782,790.98/24,281.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,046.10

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