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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,168.45, 36,209.74 and 10,097.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,168.45, 36,209.74 and 10,097.48 is: 15,128.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,168.45 : 36,209.74 = 10,097.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,168.45/36,209.74 = 10,097.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,168.45x = 36,209.74 × 10,097.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,168.45x = 365,627,190.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,627,190.74/24,168.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,128.29

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