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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,087.93, 36,137.21 and 7,220.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,087.93, 36,137.21 and 7,220.27 is: 10,831.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,087.93 : 36,137.21 = 7,220.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,087.93/36,137.21 = 7,220.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,087.93x = 36,137.21 × 7,220.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,087.93x = 260,920,196.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,920,196.46/24,087.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,831.99

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