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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,477.99, 36,716.91 and 6,947.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,477.99, 36,716.91 and 6,947.83 is: 10,421.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,477.99 : 36,716.91 = 6,947.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,477.99/36,716.91 = 6,947.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,477.99x = 36,716.91 × 6,947.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,477.99x = 255,102,848.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,102,848.81/24,477.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,421.72

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