We're dividing 24686 by 9 
Let's see how many times 9 fits into 24686.

Going ahead to step 1:
If we divide 2 by 9, we get 0 and a remainder of 2.
The number 0 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 0.0
If we subtract 0 from 2, we get 2.
Append the next digit (4) from the dividend to 2 and continue with: 24 / 9

Step 2:
9 goes into 24 2 times with a remainder of 6.
The next digit of our result is 2. 
Result so far: 2.0
Subtract 18 from 24 to get 6.
Include the next digit (6) from the dividend after 6, then repeat: 66 / 9

Moving on to step 3:
9 can be fit into 66 7 times, resulting in a remainder of 3.
The number 7 becomes the next digit in our result. 
Result so far: 27.0
Deduct 63 from 66 and we're left with 3.
Bring next digit (8) of the dividend behind the 3 and repeat the process: 38 / 9

Step 4:
9 goes into 38 4 times with a remainder of 2.
Put 4 as the next digit of the answer. 
Result so far: 274.0
Deduct 36 from 38 and we're left with 2.
Bring next digit (6) of the dividend behind the 2 and repeat the process: 26 / 9

Going ahead to step 5:
The number 9 fits into 26 2 times, leaving a remainder of 8.
Write down 2 as next digit of the result. 
Result so far: 2742.0
If we subtract 18 from 26, we get 8.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 80, and continue the process.

On to step 6:
If we divide 80 by 9, we get 8 and a remainder of 8.
Put 8 as the next digit of the answer. 
Result so far: 2742.8
Subtracting 72 from 80 leaves us with 8.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 80, and continue the process.

Step 7:
The number 9 fits into 80 8 times, leaving a remainder of 8.
Use 8 as the next digit of our solution. 
Result so far: 2742.88
If we take 72 away from 80, we end up with 8.
Since there are no more digits in the dividend, we add a zero to the remainder making it 80, and continue the process.

In conclusion, the division gives 2742.88 with a balance of 0.008.