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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,348.69, 36,524.40 and 6,819.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,348.69, 36,524.40 and 6,819.87 is: 10,230.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,348.69 : 36,524.40 = 6,819.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,348.69/36,524.40 = 6,819.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,348.69x = 36,524.40 × 6,819.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,348.69x = 249,091,659.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,091,659.83/24,348.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,230.19

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