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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.70, 36,637.96 and 6,893.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.70, 36,637.96 and 6,893.68 is: 10,341.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.70 : 36,637.96 = 6,893.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.70/36,637.96 = 6,893.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.70x = 36,637.96 × 6,893.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.70x = 252,570,372.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,570,372.09/24,423.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,341.20

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