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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,651.98, 36,955.79 and 8,853.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,651.98, 36,955.79 and 8,853.29 is: 13,271.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,651.98 : 36,955.79 = 8,853.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,651.98/36,955.79 = 8,853.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,651.98x = 36,955.79 × 8,853.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,651.98x = 327,180,281.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,180,281.78/24,651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,271.97

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