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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,590.92, 36,853.96 and 8,993.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,590.92, 36,853.96 and 8,993.56 is: 13,478.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,590.92 : 36,853.96 = 8,993.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,590.92/36,853.96 = 8,993.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,590.92x = 36,853.96 × 8,993.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,590.92x = 331,448,300.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 331,448,300.50/24,590.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,478.48

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