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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,066.84, 36,114.86 and 10,215.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,066.84, 36,114.86 and 10,215.84 is: 15,329.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,066.84 : 36,114.86 = 10,215.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,066.84/36,114.86 = 10,215.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,066.84x = 36,114.86 × 10,215.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,066.84x = 368,943,580.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,943,580.30/24,066.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,329.96

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