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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,350.36, 36,541.50 and 8,555

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,350.36, 36,541.50 and 8,555 is: 12,838.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,350.36 : 36,541.50 = 8,555 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,350.36/36,541.50 = 8,555/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,350.36x = 36,541.50 × 8,555
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,350.36x = 312,612,532.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,612,532.50/24,350.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,838.11

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