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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,662.97, 36,996.44 and 7,133.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,662.97, 36,996.44 and 7,133.13 is: 10,700.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,662.97 : 36,996.44 = 7,133.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,662.97/36,996.44 = 7,133.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,662.97x = 36,996.44 × 7,133.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,662.97x = 263,900,380.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,900,380.39/24,662.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,700.27

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