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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,623.96, 36,932.68 and 6,855.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,623.96, 36,932.68 and 6,855.80 is: 10,282.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,623.96 : 36,932.68 = 6,855.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,623.96/36,932.68 = 6,855.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,623.96x = 36,932.68 × 6,855.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,623.96x = 253,203,067.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,203,067.54/24,623.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,282.79

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