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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,250.97, 36,376.43 and 6,720.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,250.97, 36,376.43 and 6,720.77 is: 10,081.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,250.97 : 36,376.43 = 6,720.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,250.97/36,376.43 = 6,720.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,250.97x = 36,376.43 × 6,720.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,250.97x = 244,477,403.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,477,403.97/24,250.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,081.14

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