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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,647.51, 36,971.28 and 6,877.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,647.51, 36,971.28 and 6,877.46 is: 10,316.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,647.51 : 36,971.28 = 6,877.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,647.51/36,971.28 = 6,877.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,647.51x = 36,971.28 × 6,877.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,647.51x = 254,268,314.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,268,314.49/24,647.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,316.19

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