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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023, 36,034.66 and 7,607

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023, 36,034.66 and 7,607 is: 11,410.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023 : 36,034.66 = 7,607 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023/36,034.66 = 7,607/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023x = 36,034.66 × 7,607
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023x = 274,115,658.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,115,658.62/24,023
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,410.55

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