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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,249.72, 36,370.44 and 6,715.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,249.72, 36,370.44 and 6,715.44 is: 10,072.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,249.72 : 36,370.44 = 6,715.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,249.72/36,370.44 = 6,715.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,249.72x = 36,370.44 × 6,715.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,249.72x = 244,243,507.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,243,507.59/24,249.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,072.01

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