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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,590.52, 36,874.26 and 8,163

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,590.52, 36,874.26 and 8,163 is: 12,240.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,590.52 : 36,874.26 = 8,163 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,590.52/36,874.26 = 8,163/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,590.52x = 36,874.26 × 8,163
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,590.52x = 301,004,584.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,004,584.38/24,590.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,240.68

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