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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,464.97, 36,712.03 and 8,883.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,464.97, 36,712.03 and 8,883.81 is: 13,331.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,464.97 : 36,712.03 = 8,883.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,464.97/36,712.03 = 8,883.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,464.97x = 36,712.03 × 8,883.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,464.97x = 326,142,699.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,142,699.23/24,464.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,331.01

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