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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,666.84, 36,996.09 and 6,898.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,666.84, 36,996.09 and 6,898.68 is: 10,346.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,666.84 : 36,996.09 = 6,898.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,666.84/36,996.09 = 6,898.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,666.84x = 36,996.09 × 6,898.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,666.84x = 255,224,186.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,224,186.16/24,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,346.85

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