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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.84, 36,698.76 and 6,935.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.84, 36,698.76 and 6,935.82 is: 10,403.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.84 : 36,698.76 = 6,935.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.84/36,698.76 = 6,935.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.84x = 36,698.76 × 6,935.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.84x = 254,535,875.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,535,875.83/24,465.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,403.73

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