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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,676.89, 37,017.69 and 6,907.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,676.89, 37,017.69 and 6,907.57 is: 10,362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,676.89 : 37,017.69 = 6,907.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,676.89/37,017.69 = 6,907.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,676.89x = 37,017.69 × 6,907.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,676.89x = 255,702,284.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 255,702,284.91/24,676.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,362.01

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