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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,432.54, 36,651.32 and 6,663.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,432.54, 36,651.32 and 6,663.58 is: 9,996.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,432.54 : 36,651.32 = 6,663.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,432.54/36,651.32 = 6,663.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,432.54x = 36,651.32 × 6,663.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,432.54x = 244,229,002.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,229,002.93/24,432.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,996.05

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