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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,667.37, 36,992.68 and 8,023.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,667.37, 36,992.68 and 8,023.27 is: 12,032.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,667.37 : 36,992.68 = 8,023.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,667.37/36,992.68 = 8,023.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,667.37x = 36,992.68 × 8,023.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,667.37x = 296,802,259.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,802,259.66/24,667.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,032.18

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