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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,150.56, 36,233.43 and 10,834.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,150.56, 36,233.43 and 10,834.91 is: 16,255.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,150.56 : 36,233.43 = 10,834.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,150.56/36,233.43 = 10,834.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,150.56x = 36,233.43 × 10,834.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,150.56x = 392,586,070.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,586,070.93/24,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,255.78

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