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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,768.76, 37,155.36 and 6,999.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,768.76, 37,155.36 and 6,999.64 is: 10,500.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,768.76 : 37,155.36 = 6,999.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,768.76/37,155.36 = 6,999.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,768.76x = 37,155.36 × 6,999.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,768.76x = 260,074,144.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,074,144.07/24,768.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,500.09

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