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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,184.92, 36,291.38 and 10,143.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,184.92, 36,291.38 and 10,143.69 is: 15,221.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,184.92 : 36,291.38 = 10,143.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,184.92/36,291.38 = 10,143.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,184.92x = 36,291.38 × 10,143.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,184.92x = 368,128,508.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,128,508.39/24,184.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,221.41

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