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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,459.79, 36,706.11 and 8,664.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,459.79, 36,706.11 and 8,664.76 is: 13,002.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,459.79 : 36,706.11 = 8,664.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,459.79/36,706.11 = 8,664.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,459.79x = 36,706.11 × 8,664.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,459.79x = 318,049,633.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,049,633.68/24,459.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,002.96

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