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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,473.12, 36,709.70 and 6,005.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,473.12, 36,709.70 and 6,005.12 is: 9,007.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,473.12 : 36,709.70 = 6,005.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,473.12/36,709.70 = 6,005.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,473.12x = 36,709.70 × 6,005.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,473.12x = 220,446,153.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,446,153.66/24,473.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,007.68

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