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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,252.80, 36,383.52 and 6,722.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,252.80, 36,383.52 and 6,722.24 is: 10,084.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,252.80 : 36,383.52 = 6,722.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,252.80/36,383.52 = 6,722.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,252.80x = 36,383.52 × 6,722.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,252.80x = 244,578,753.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,578,753.48/24,252.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,084.56

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