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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,547.19, 36,820.79 and 7,017

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,547.19, 36,820.79 and 7,017 is: 10,525.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,547.19 : 36,820.79 = 7,017 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,547.19/36,820.79 = 7,017/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,547.19x = 36,820.79 × 7,017
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,547.19x = 258,371,483.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,371,483.43/24,547.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,525.50

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