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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,083.68, 36,127.52 and 6,314.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,083.68, 36,127.52 and 6,314.30 is: 9,471.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,083.68 : 36,127.52 = 6,314.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,083.68/36,127.52 = 6,314.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,083.68x = 36,127.52 × 6,314.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,083.68x = 228,120,149.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,120,149.70/24,083.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,471.98

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