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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,245.98, 36,364.92 and 6,717.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,245.98, 36,364.92 and 6,717.58 is: 10,075.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,245.98 : 36,364.92 = 6,717.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,245.98/36,364.92 = 6,717.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,245.98x = 36,364.92 × 6,717.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,245.98x = 244,284,259.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,284,259.29/24,245.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,075.25

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