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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,005.26, 36,007.17 and 6,476.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,005.26, 36,007.17 and 6,476.14 is: 9,714.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,005.26 : 36,007.17 = 6,476.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,005.26/36,007.17 = 6,476.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,005.26x = 36,007.17 × 6,476.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,005.26x = 233,187,473.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,187,473.92/24,005.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,714.02

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