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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,188.84, 36,284.94 and 10,143.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,188.84, 36,284.94 and 10,143.56 is: 15,216.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,188.84 : 36,284.94 = 10,143.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,188.84/36,284.94 = 10,143.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,188.84x = 36,284.94 × 10,143.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,188.84x = 368,058,465.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,058,465.99/24,188.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,216.04

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