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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,169.91, 36,211.94 and 10,098.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,169.91, 36,211.94 and 10,098.96 is: 15,130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,169.91 : 36,211.94 = 10,098.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,169.91/36,211.94 = 10,098.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,169.91x = 36,211.94 × 10,098.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,169.91x = 365,702,752.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 365,702,752.52/24,169.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,130.50

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