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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.48, 36,289.32 and 10,160.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.48, 36,289.32 and 10,160.67 is: 15,238.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.48 : 36,289.32 = 10,160.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.48/36,289.32 = 10,160.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.48x = 36,289.32 × 10,160.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.48x = 368,723,596.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,723,596.84/24,197.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,238.10

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