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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,099.63, 36,149.44 and 6,572.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,099.63, 36,149.44 and 6,572.04 is: 9,858.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,099.63 : 36,149.44 = 6,572.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,099.63/36,149.44 = 6,572.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,099.63x = 36,149.44 × 6,572.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,099.63x = 237,575,565.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,575,565.66/24,099.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,858.06

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