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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,186.65, 36,293.98 and 10,145.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,186.65, 36,293.98 and 10,145.43 is: 15,224.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,186.65 : 36,293.98 = 10,145.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,186.65/36,293.98 = 10,145.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,186.65x = 36,293.98 × 10,145.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,186.65x = 368,218,033.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,218,033.51/24,186.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,224.02

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