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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.13, 36,634.70 and 5,955.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.13, 36,634.70 and 5,955.13 is: 8,932.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.13 : 36,634.70 = 5,955.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.13/36,634.70 = 5,955.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.13x = 36,634.70 × 5,955.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.13x = 218,164,401.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,164,401.01/24,423.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,932.70

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