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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,524.82, 36,786.96 and 6,994.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,524.82, 36,786.96 and 6,994.80 is: 10,492.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,524.82 : 36,786.96 = 6,994.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,524.82/36,786.96 = 6,994.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,524.82x = 36,786.96 × 6,994.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,524.82x = 257,317,427.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,317,427.81/24,524.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,492.12

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