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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,128.72, 36,207.68 and 10,277.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,128.72, 36,207.68 and 10,277.72 is: 15,422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,128.72 : 36,207.68 = 10,277.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,128.72/36,207.68 = 10,277.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,128.72x = 36,207.68 × 10,277.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,128.72x = 372,132,300.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,132,300.24/24,128.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,422.80

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