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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,243.57, 36,365.30 and 6,713.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,243.57, 36,365.30 and 6,713.34 is: 10,069.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,243.57 : 36,365.30 = 6,713.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,243.57/36,365.30 = 6,713.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,243.57x = 36,365.30 × 6,713.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,243.57x = 244,132,589.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,132,589.54/24,243.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,069.99

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