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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,220.64, 36,315.36 and 10,189.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,220.64, 36,315.36 and 10,189.76 is: 15,278.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,220.64 : 36,315.36 = 10,189.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,220.64/36,315.36 = 10,189.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,220.64x = 36,315.36 × 10,189.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,220.64x = 370,044,802.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,044,802.71/24,220.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,278.08

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