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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.82, 36,646.96 and 6,898.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.82, 36,646.96 and 6,898.82 is: 10,348.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.82 : 36,646.96 = 6,898.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.82/36,646.96 = 6,898.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.82x = 36,646.96 × 6,898.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.82x = 252,820,780.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,820,780.59/24,430.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,348.44

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