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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,623.94, 36,932.67 and 6,855.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,623.94, 36,932.67 and 6,855.78 is: 10,282.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,623.94 : 36,932.67 = 6,855.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,623.94/36,932.67 = 6,855.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,623.94x = 36,932.67 × 6,855.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,623.94x = 253,202,260.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,202,260.33/24,623.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,282.77

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