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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,475.62, 36,713.46 and 6,706.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,475.62, 36,713.46 and 6,706.43 is: 10,059.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,475.62 : 36,713.46 = 6,706.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,475.62/36,713.46 = 6,706.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,475.62x = 36,713.46 × 6,706.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,475.62x = 246,216,358.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,216,358.10/24,475.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,059.66

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