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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,245.88, 36,369.66 and 6,717

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,245.88, 36,369.66 and 6,717 is: 10,075.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,245.88 : 36,369.66 = 6,717 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,245.88/36,369.66 = 6,717/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,245.88x = 36,369.66 × 6,717
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,245.88x = 244,295,006.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,295,006.22/24,245.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,075.73

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