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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,203.78, 36,287.64 and 10,167.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,203.78, 36,287.64 and 10,167.92 is: 15,244.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,203.78 : 36,287.64 = 10,167.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,203.78/36,287.64 = 10,167.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,203.78x = 36,287.64 × 10,167.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,203.78x = 368,969,820.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 368,969,820.51/24,203.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,244.31

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