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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,247.95, 36,371.92 and 6,717.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,247.95, 36,371.92 and 6,717.32 is: 10,075.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,247.95 : 36,371.92 = 6,717.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,247.95/36,371.92 = 6,717.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,247.95x = 36,371.92 × 6,717.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,247.95x = 244,321,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,321,825.65/24,247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,075.98

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