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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,467.70, 36,701.56 and 5,999.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,467.70, 36,701.56 and 5,999.70 is: 8,999.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,467.70 : 36,701.56 = 5,999.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,467.70/36,701.56 = 5,999.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,467.70x = 36,701.56 × 5,999.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,467.70x = 220,198,349.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,198,349.53/24,467.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 8,999.55

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