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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,256.52, 36,398.82 and 10,215.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,256.52, 36,398.82 and 10,215.56 is: 15,329.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,256.52 : 36,398.82 = 10,215.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,256.52/36,398.82 = 10,215.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,256.52x = 36,398.82 × 10,215.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,256.52x = 371,834,329.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 371,834,329.64/24,256.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,329.25

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