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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,098.49, 36,147.99 and 10,060.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,098.49, 36,147.99 and 10,060.65 is: 15,091.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,098.49 : 36,147.99 = 10,060.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,098.49/36,147.99 = 10,060.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,098.49x = 36,147.99 × 10,060.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,098.49x = 363,672,275.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,672,275.59/24,098.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,091.08

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