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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,667.87, 36,993.43 and 8,023.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,667.87, 36,993.43 and 8,023.77 is: 12,032.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,667.87 : 36,993.43 = 8,023.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,667.87/36,993.43 = 8,023.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,667.87x = 36,993.43 × 8,023.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,667.87x = 296,826,773.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,826,773.83/24,667.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,032.93

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