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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,670.67, 37,007.93 and 8,877.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,670.67, 37,007.93 and 8,877.76 is: 13,317.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,670.67 : 37,007.93 = 8,877.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,670.67/37,007.93 = 8,877.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,670.67x = 37,007.93 × 8,877.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,670.67x = 328,547,520.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 328,547,520.64/24,670.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,317.33

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