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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.84, 36,477.30 and 6,786.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.84, 36,477.30 and 6,786.88 is: 10,180.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.84 : 36,477.30 = 6,786.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.84/36,477.30 = 6,786.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.84x = 36,477.30 × 6,786.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.84x = 247,567,057.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,567,057.82/24,316.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,180.89

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