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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,187.65, 36,295.48 and 10,146.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,187.65, 36,295.48 and 10,146.43 is: 15,225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,187.65 : 36,295.48 = 10,146.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,187.65/36,295.48 = 10,146.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,187.65x = 36,295.48 × 10,146.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,187.65x = 368,269,547.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,269,547.14/24,187.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,225.52

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