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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,250.71, 36,371.95 and 6,716.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,250.71, 36,371.95 and 6,716.44 is: 10,073.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,250.71 : 36,371.95 = 6,716.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,250.71/36,371.95 = 6,716.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,250.71x = 36,371.95 × 6,716.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,250.71x = 244,290,019.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,290,019.86/24,250.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,073.52

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