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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.63, 36,995.16 and 8,875.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.63, 36,995.16 and 8,875.02 is: 13,308.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.63 : 36,995.16 = 8,875.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.63/36,995.16 = 8,875.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.63x = 36,995.16 × 8,875.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.63x = 328,332,784.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,332,784.90/24,670.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,308.65

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