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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,228, 36,356.58 and 10,377

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,228, 36,356.58 and 10,377 is: 15,571.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,228 : 36,356.58 = 10,377 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,228/36,356.58 = 10,377/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,228x = 36,356.58 × 10,377
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,228x = 377,272,230.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,272,230.66/24,228
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,571.74

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