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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,411.09, 36,607.16 and 8,397.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,411.09, 36,607.16 and 8,397.57 is: 12,593.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,411.09 : 36,607.16 = 8,397.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,411.09/36,607.16 = 8,397.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,411.09x = 36,607.16 × 8,397.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,411.09x = 307,411,146.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,411,146.61/24,411.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,593.09

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