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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,349.94, 36,526.52 and 8,553.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,349.94, 36,526.52 and 8,553.05 is: 12,830.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,349.94 : 36,526.52 = 8,553.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,349.94/36,526.52 = 8,553.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,349.94x = 36,526.52 × 8,553.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,349.94x = 312,412,926.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,412,926.49/24,349.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,830.13

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