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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,174.54, 36,263.55 and 10,120.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,174.54, 36,263.55 and 10,120.43 is: 15,181.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,174.54 : 36,263.55 = 10,120.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,174.54/36,263.55 = 10,120.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,174.54x = 36,263.55 × 10,120.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,174.54x = 367,002,538.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,002,538.01/24,174.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,181.37

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