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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.35, 36,376.85 and 6,239.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.35, 36,376.85 and 6,239.53 is: 9,359.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.35 : 36,376.85 = 6,239.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.35/36,376.85 = 6,239.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.35x = 36,376.85 × 6,239.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.35x = 226,974,472.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,974,472.85/24,251.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,359.25

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