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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,152.21, 36,228.44 and 10,995.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,152.21, 36,228.44 and 10,995.38 is: 16,493.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,152.21 : 36,228.44 = 10,995.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,152.21/36,228.44 = 10,995.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,152.21x = 36,228.44 × 10,995.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,152.21x = 398,345,464.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 398,345,464.61/24,152.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,493.13

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