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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.54, 36,634.91 and 7,783.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.54, 36,634.91 and 7,783.35 is: 11,674.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.54 : 36,634.91 = 7,783.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.54/36,634.91 = 7,783.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.54x = 36,634.91 × 7,783.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.54x = 285,142,143.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,142,143.57/24,423.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,674.89

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