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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,646.23, 36,947.16 and 8,847.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,646.23, 36,947.16 and 8,847.54 is: 13,263.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,646.23 : 36,947.16 = 8,847.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,646.23/36,947.16 = 8,847.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,646.23x = 36,947.16 × 8,847.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,646.23x = 326,891,475.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,891,475.99/24,646.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,263.35

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