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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,514.89, 36,780.98 and 8,934.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,514.89, 36,780.98 and 8,934.09 is: 13,404.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,514.89 : 36,780.98 = 8,934.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,514.89/36,780.98 = 8,934.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,514.89x = 36,780.98 × 8,934.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,514.89x = 328,604,585.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,604,585.61/24,514.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,404.29

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