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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,322.08, 36,485.28 and 8,744.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,322.08, 36,485.28 and 8,744.16 is: 13,117.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,322.08 : 36,485.28 = 8,744.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,322.08/36,485.28 = 8,744.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,322.08x = 36,485.28 × 8,744.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,322.08x = 319,033,125.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,033,125.96/24,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,117.02

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