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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,002.66, 36,010.90 and 7,365.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,002.66, 36,010.90 and 7,365.14 is: 11,049.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,002.66 : 36,010.90 = 7,365.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,002.66/36,010.90 = 7,365.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,002.66x = 36,010.90 × 7,365.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,002.66x = 265,225,320.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,225,320.03/24,002.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,049.83

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