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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,570, 36,855 and 8,154

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,570, 36,855 and 8,154 is: 12,231

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,570 : 36,855 = 8,154 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,570/36,855 = 8,154/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,570x = 36,855 × 8,154
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,570x = 300,515,670
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,515,670/24,570
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,231

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