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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,363.61, 36,545.66 and 8,569.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,363.61, 36,545.66 and 8,569.08 is: 12,853.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,363.61 : 36,545.66 = 8,569.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,363.61/36,545.66 = 8,569.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,363.61x = 36,545.66 × 8,569.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,363.61x = 313,162,684.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,162,684.19/24,363.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,853.71

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