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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,190.43, 36,299.77 and 10,149.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,190.43, 36,299.77 and 10,149.29 is: 15,229.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,190.43 : 36,299.77 = 10,149.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,190.43/36,299.77 = 10,149.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,190.43x = 36,299.77 × 10,149.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,190.43x = 368,416,685.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,416,685.79/24,190.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,229.85

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