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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,264.99, 36,397.49 and 6,734.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,264.99, 36,397.49 and 6,734.84 is: 10,102.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,264.99 : 36,397.49 = 6,734.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,264.99/36,397.49 = 6,734.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,264.99x = 36,397.49 × 6,734.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,264.99x = 245,131,055.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,131,055.89/24,264.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.25

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