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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,561.72, 36,843.84 and 7,034.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,561.72, 36,843.84 and 7,034.16 is: 10,551.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,561.72 : 36,843.84 = 7,034.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,561.72/36,843.84 = 7,034.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,561.72x = 36,843.84 × 7,034.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,561.72x = 259,165,465.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,165,465.57/24,561.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,551.60

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