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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,263.16, 36,394.54 and 6,733

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,263.16, 36,394.54 and 6,733 is: 10,099.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,263.16 : 36,394.54 = 6,733 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,263.16/36,394.54 = 6,733/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,263.16x = 36,394.54 × 6,733
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,263.16x = 245,044,437.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,044,437.82/24,263.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.44

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