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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,347.67, 36,517.83 and 7,705.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,347.67, 36,517.83 and 7,705.54 is: 11,557.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,347.67 : 36,517.83 = 7,705.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,347.67/36,517.83 = 7,705.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,347.67x = 36,517.83 × 7,705.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,347.67x = 281,389,599.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,389,599.78/24,347.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,557.15

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