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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,003.54, 36,005.31 and 6,475.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,003.54, 36,005.31 and 6,475.14 is: 9,712.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,003.54 : 36,005.31 = 6,475.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,003.54/36,005.31 = 6,475.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,003.54x = 36,005.31 × 6,475.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,003.54x = 233,139,422.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,139,422.99/24,003.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,712.71

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