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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,259.23, 36,388.84 and 6,729.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,259.23, 36,388.84 and 6,729.06 is: 10,093.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,259.23 : 36,388.84 = 6,729.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,259.23/36,388.84 = 6,729.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,259.23x = 36,388.84 × 6,729.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,259.23x = 244,862,687.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,862,687.69/24,259.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.59

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