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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.07, 36,376.53 and 6,720.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.07, 36,376.53 and 6,720.84 is: 10,081.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.07 : 36,376.53 = 6,720.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.07/36,376.53 = 6,720.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.07x = 36,376.53 × 6,720.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.07x = 244,480,837.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,480,837.89/24,251.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,081.24

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