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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,770, 37,157.16 and 6,302

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,770, 37,157.16 and 6,302 is: 9,453.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,770 : 37,157.16 = 6,302 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,770/37,157.16 = 6,302/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,770x = 37,157.16 × 6,302
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,770x = 234,164,422.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,164,422.32/24,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,453.55

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