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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,060.24, 36,083.88 and 10,206

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,060.24, 36,083.88 and 10,206 is: 15,306.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,060.24 : 36,083.88 = 10,206 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,060.24/36,083.88 = 10,206/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,060.24x = 36,083.88 × 10,206
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,060.24x = 368,272,079.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,272,079.28/24,060.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,306.25

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