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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.17, 36,480.70 and 8,313.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.17, 36,480.70 and 8,313.09 is: 12,467.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.17 : 36,480.70 = 8,313.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.17/36,480.70 = 8,313.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.17x = 36,480.70 × 8,313.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.17x = 303,267,342.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 303,267,342.36/24,325.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,467.22

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