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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.80, 36,996.05 and 8,023.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.80, 36,996.05 and 8,023.92 is: 12,035.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.80 : 36,996.05 = 8,023.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.80/36,996.05 = 8,023.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.80x = 36,996.05 × 8,023.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.80x = 296,853,305.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,853,305.40/24,663.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,035.99

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