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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,441.67, 36,663.18 and 8,644.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,441.67, 36,663.18 and 8,644.46 is: 12,966.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,441.67 : 36,663.18 = 8,644.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,441.67/36,663.18 = 8,644.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,441.67x = 36,663.18 × 8,644.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,441.67x = 316,933,535.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,933,535.22/24,441.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,966.94

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