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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,187.37, 36,295.06 and 10,146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,187.37, 36,295.06 and 10,146.14 is: 15,225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,187.37 : 36,295.06 = 10,146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,187.37/36,295.06 = 10,146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,187.37x = 36,295.06 × 10,146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,187.37x = 368,254,760.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,254,760.07/24,187.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,225.08

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