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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,665.34, 36,993.84 and 6,897.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,665.34, 36,993.84 and 6,897.18 is: 10,344.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,665.34 : 36,993.84 = 6,897.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,665.34/36,993.84 = 6,897.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,665.34x = 36,993.84 × 6,897.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,665.34x = 255,153,173.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,153,173.37/24,665.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,344.60

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