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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,247.82, 36,371.73 and 6,717.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,247.82, 36,371.73 and 6,717.66 is: 10,076.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,247.82 : 36,371.73 = 6,717.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,247.82/36,371.73 = 6,717.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,247.82x = 36,371.73 × 6,717.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,247.82x = 244,332,915.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,332,915.75/24,247.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,076.49

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