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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,175.84, 36,256.08 and 7,756

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,175.84, 36,256.08 and 7,756 is: 11,631.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,175.84 : 36,256.08 = 7,756 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,175.84/36,256.08 = 7,756/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,175.84x = 36,256.08 × 7,756
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,175.84x = 281,202,156.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,202,156.48/24,175.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,631.54

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