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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,375.97, 36,563.96 and 5,907.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,375.97, 36,563.96 and 5,907.97 is: 8,861.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,375.97 : 36,563.96 = 5,907.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,375.97/36,563.96 = 5,907.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,375.97x = 36,563.96 × 5,907.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,375.97x = 216,018,749.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,018,749.22/24,375.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,861.96

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