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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,475.43, 36,713.35 and 8,680.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,475.43, 36,713.35 and 8,680.57 is: 13,020.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,475.43 : 36,713.35 = 8,680.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,475.43/36,713.35 = 8,680.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,475.43x = 36,713.35 × 8,680.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,475.43x = 318,692,723.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,692,723.68/24,475.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,020.92

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