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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,862.44, 37,293.66 and 6,393

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,862.44, 37,293.66 and 6,393 is: 9,589.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,862.44 : 37,293.66 = 6,393 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,862.44/37,293.66 = 6,393/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,862.44x = 37,293.66 × 6,393
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,862.44x = 238,418,368.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,418,368.38/24,862.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,589.50

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