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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,594.69, 36,870.11 and 9,008.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,594.69, 36,870.11 and 9,008.67 is: 13,504.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,594.69 : 36,870.11 = 9,008.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,594.69/36,870.11 = 9,008.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,594.69x = 36,870.11 × 9,008.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,594.69x = 332,150,653.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,150,653.85/24,594.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,504.97

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