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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,248.58, 36,372.60 and 6,717.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,248.58, 36,372.60 and 6,717.76 is: 10,076.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,248.58 : 36,372.60 = 6,717.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,248.58/36,372.60 = 6,717.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,248.58x = 36,372.60 × 6,717.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,248.58x = 244,342,397.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,342,397.38/24,248.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,076.57

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