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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,664.58, 36,999.03 and 6,895.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,664.58, 36,999.03 and 6,895.43 is: 10,343.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,664.58 : 36,999.03 = 6,895.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,664.58/36,999.03 = 6,895.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,664.58x = 36,999.03 × 6,895.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,664.58x = 255,124,162.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,124,162.26/24,664.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,343.75

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