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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,170.58, 36,248.85 and 10,130.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,170.58, 36,248.85 and 10,130.24 is: 15,192.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,170.58 : 36,248.85 = 10,130.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,170.58/36,248.85 = 10,130.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,170.58x = 36,248.85 × 10,130.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,170.58x = 367,209,368.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,209,368.98/24,170.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,192.41

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