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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,072.72, 36,109.08 and 10,212.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,072.72, 36,109.08 and 10,212.72 is: 15,319.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,072.72 : 36,109.08 = 10,212.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,072.72/36,109.08 = 10,212.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,072.72x = 36,109.08 × 10,212.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,072.72x = 368,771,923.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,771,923.50/24,072.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,319.08

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