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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,348.58, 36,524.95 and 8,552.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,348.58, 36,524.95 and 8,552.23 is: 12,829.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,348.58 : 36,524.95 = 8,552.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,348.58/36,524.95 = 8,552.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,348.58x = 36,524.95 × 8,552.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,348.58x = 312,369,773.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,369,773.14/24,348.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,829.08

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