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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,221.64, 36,316.86 and 10,190.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,221.64, 36,316.86 and 10,190.76 is: 15,279.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,221.64 : 36,316.86 = 10,190.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,221.64/36,316.86 = 10,190.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,221.64x = 36,316.86 × 10,190.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,221.64x = 370,096,404.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 370,096,404.21/24,221.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,279.58

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