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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.84, 36,995.52 and 7,133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.84, 36,995.52 and 7,133.52 is: 10,700.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.84 : 36,995.52 = 7,133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.84/36,995.52 = 7,133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.84x = 36,995.52 × 7,133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.84x = 263,908,281.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,908,281.83/24,663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,700.21

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