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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.91, 36,297.06 and 6,668.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.91, 36,297.06 and 6,668.70 is: 10,003.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.91 : 36,297.06 = 6,668.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.91/36,297.06 = 6,668.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.91x = 36,297.06 × 6,668.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.91x = 242,054,204.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,054,204.02/24,197.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,003.10

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