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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,363.95, 36,542.88 and 6,835.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,363.95, 36,542.88 and 6,835.14 is: 10,251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,363.95 : 36,542.88 = 6,835.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,363.95/36,542.88 = 6,835.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,363.95x = 36,542.88 × 6,835.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,363.95x = 249,775,700.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,775,700.80/24,363.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,251.86

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