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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,406.57, 36,609.86 and 6,874.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,406.57, 36,609.86 and 6,874.12 is: 10,311.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,406.57 : 36,609.86 = 6,874.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,406.57/36,609.86 = 6,874.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,406.57x = 36,609.86 × 6,874.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,406.57x = 251,660,570.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,660,570.82/24,406.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,311.18

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