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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,563.76, 36,846.90 and 7,033.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,563.76, 36,846.90 and 7,033.13 is: 10,550.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,563.76 : 36,846.90 = 7,033.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,563.76/36,846.90 = 7,033.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,563.76x = 36,846.90 × 7,033.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,563.76x = 259,148,991.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,148,991.74/24,563.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,550.06

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