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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,187.72, 36,295.59 and 10,146.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,187.72, 36,295.59 and 10,146.50 is: 15,225.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,187.72 : 36,295.59 = 10,146.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,187.72/36,295.59 = 10,146.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,187.72x = 36,295.59 × 10,146.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,187.72x = 368,273,153.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,273,153.20/24,187.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,225.63

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