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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,665.84, 36,998.52 and 7,135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,665.84, 36,998.52 and 7,135.52 is: 10,703.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,665.84 : 36,998.52 = 7,135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,665.84/36,998.52 = 7,135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,665.84x = 36,998.52 × 7,135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,665.84x = 264,003,679.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,003,679.43/24,665.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,703.21

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