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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.55, 36,377.20 and 6,721.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.55, 36,377.20 and 6,721.32 is: 10,081.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.55 : 36,377.20 = 6,721.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.55/36,377.20 = 6,721.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.55x = 36,377.20 × 6,721.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.55x = 244,502,801.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,502,801.90/24,251.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,081.95

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