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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.28, 36,693.42 and 6,932.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.28, 36,693.42 and 6,932.20 is: 10,398.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.28 : 36,693.42 = 6,932.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.28/36,693.42 = 6,932.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.28x = 36,693.42 × 6,932.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.28x = 254,366,126.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,366,126.12/24,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,398.30

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