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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,251.71, 36,377.58 and 6,721.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,251.71, 36,377.58 and 6,721.69 is: 10,082.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,251.71 : 36,377.58 = 6,721.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,251.71/36,377.58 = 6,721.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,251.71x = 36,377.58 × 6,721.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,251.71x = 244,518,815.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,518,815.71/24,251.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,082.54

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