Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,588.48, 36,859.68 and 8,994
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 24,588.48, 36,859.68 and 8,994 is: 13,482.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
24,588.48 : 36,859.68 = 8,994 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
24,588.48/36,859.68 = 8,994/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
24,588.48x = 36,859.68 × 8,994 - Step 4: Simplify right side
24,588.48x = 331,515,961.92 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 331,515,961.92/24,588.48 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 13,482.57
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