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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,476.62, 36,714.96 and 6,707.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,476.62, 36,714.96 and 6,707.43 is: 10,061.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,476.62 : 36,714.96 = 6,707.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,476.62/36,714.96 = 6,707.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,476.62x = 36,714.96 × 6,707.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,476.62x = 246,263,024.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,263,024.15/24,476.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,061.15

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