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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.16, 36,099.89 and 7,197.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.16, 36,099.89 and 7,197.49 is: 10,797.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.16 : 36,099.89 = 7,197.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.16/36,099.89 = 7,197.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.16x = 36,099.89 × 7,197.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.16x = 259,828,579.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,828,579.28/24,063.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,797.78

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