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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,164.63, 36,212.37 and 10,639.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,164.63, 36,212.37 and 10,639.55 is: 15,944.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,164.63 : 36,212.37 = 10,639.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,164.63/36,212.37 = 10,639.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,164.63x = 36,212.37 × 10,639.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,164.63x = 385,283,371.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,283,371.87/24,164.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,944.10

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