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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,627.88, 36,924.94 and 8,832.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,627.88, 36,924.94 and 8,832.57 is: 13,242.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,627.88 : 36,924.94 = 8,832.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,627.88/36,924.94 = 8,832.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,627.88x = 36,924.94 × 8,832.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,627.88x = 326,142,117.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,142,117.30/24,627.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,242.80

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