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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.33, 36,474.86 and 6,786.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.33, 36,474.86 and 6,786.25 is: 10,179.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.33 : 36,474.86 = 6,786.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.33/36,474.86 = 6,786.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.33x = 36,474.86 × 6,786.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.33x = 247,527,484.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,527,484.74/24,316.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,179.48

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