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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,609.59, 36,914.91 and 8,815.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,609.59, 36,914.91 and 8,815.65 is: 13,223.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,609.59 : 36,914.91 = 8,815.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,609.59/36,914.91 = 8,815.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,609.59x = 36,914.91 × 8,815.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,609.59x = 325,428,754.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,428,754.85/24,609.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,223.66

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