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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,370.65, 36,557.79 and 6,841.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,370.65, 36,557.79 and 6,841.83 is: 10,263.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,370.65 : 36,557.79 = 6,841.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,370.65/36,557.79 = 6,841.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,370.65x = 36,557.79 × 6,841.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,370.65x = 250,122,184.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,122,184.36/24,370.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.25

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