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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.24, 36,693.38 and 5,994.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.24, 36,693.38 and 5,994.24 is: 8,991.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.24 : 36,693.38 = 5,994.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.24/36,693.38 = 5,994.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.24x = 36,693.38 × 5,994.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.24x = 219,948,896.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,948,896.16/24,462.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,991.36

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