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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.74, 36,057.77 and 10,713.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.74, 36,057.77 and 10,713.48 is: 16,072.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.74 : 36,057.77 = 10,713.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.74/36,057.77 = 10,713.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.74x = 36,057.77 × 10,713.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.74x = 386,304,197.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,304,197.74/24,035.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,072.07

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