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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,662.63, 36,994.08 and 6,194.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,662.63, 36,994.08 and 6,194.63 is: 9,291.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,662.63 : 36,994.08 = 6,194.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,662.63/36,994.08 = 6,194.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,662.63x = 36,994.08 × 6,194.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,662.63x = 229,164,452.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,164,452.82/24,662.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,291.97

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