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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.28, 36,383.52 and 6,724.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.28, 36,383.52 and 6,724.26 is: 10,086.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.28 : 36,383.52 = 6,724.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.28/36,383.52 = 6,724.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.28x = 36,383.52 × 6,724.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.28x = 244,652,248.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,652,248.20/24,254.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,086.97

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