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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.16, 36,565.92 and 6,847.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.16, 36,565.92 and 6,847.32 is: 10,271.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.16 : 36,565.92 = 6,847.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.16/36,565.92 = 6,847.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.16x = 36,565.92 × 6,847.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.16x = 250,378,555.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,378,555.33/24,377.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,271.03

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