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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,189.47, 36,298.21 and 10,148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,189.47, 36,298.21 and 10,148.25 is: 15,228.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,189.47 : 36,298.21 = 10,148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,189.47/36,298.21 = 10,148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,189.47x = 36,298.21 × 10,148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,189.47x = 368,363,284.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,363,284.26/24,189.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,228.25

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