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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,186.29, 36,293.43 and 10,145.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,186.29, 36,293.43 and 10,145.06 is: 15,223.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,186.29 : 36,293.43 = 10,145.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,186.29/36,293.43 = 10,145.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,186.29x = 36,293.43 × 10,145.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,186.29x = 368,198,843.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,198,843.49/24,186.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,223.46

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