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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.82, 36,253.32 and 10,128.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.82, 36,253.32 and 10,128.09 is: 15,190.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.82 : 36,253.32 = 10,128.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.82/36,253.32 = 10,128.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.82x = 36,253.32 × 10,128.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.82x = 367,176,838.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,176,838.77/24,171.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,190.29

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