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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.66, 36,995.52 and 6,195.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.66, 36,995.52 and 6,195.66 is: 9,293.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.66 : 36,995.52 = 6,195.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.66/36,995.52 = 6,195.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.66x = 36,995.52 × 6,195.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.66x = 229,211,663.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,211,663.44/24,663.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,293.50

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