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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,338.64, 36,507.96 and 5,870.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,338.64, 36,507.96 and 5,870.64 is: 8,805.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,338.64 : 36,507.96 = 5,870.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,338.64/36,507.96 = 5,870.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,338.64x = 36,507.96 × 5,870.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,338.64x = 214,325,090.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,325,090.29/24,338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,805.96

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