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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,464.34, 36,696.51 and 6,934.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,464.34, 36,696.51 and 6,934.17 is: 10,401.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,464.34 : 36,696.51 = 6,934.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,464.34/36,696.51 = 6,934.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,464.34x = 36,696.51 × 6,934.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,464.34x = 254,459,620.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,459,620.59/24,464.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,401.25

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