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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,338.67, 36,511.58 and 7,694.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,338.67, 36,511.58 and 7,694.93 is: 11,543.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,338.67 : 36,511.58 = 7,694.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,338.67/36,511.58 = 7,694.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,338.67x = 36,511.58 × 7,694.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,338.67x = 280,953,888.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,953,888.97/24,338.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,543.52

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