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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,768.73, 37,155.25 and 6,999.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,768.73, 37,155.25 and 6,999.57 is: 10,499.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,768.73 : 37,155.25 = 6,999.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,768.73/37,155.25 = 6,999.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,768.73x = 37,155.25 × 6,999.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,768.73x = 260,070,921.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,070,921.32/24,768.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,499.97

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