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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,265.92, 36,407.78 and 10,229.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,265.92, 36,407.78 and 10,229.48 is: 15,347.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,265.92 : 36,407.78 = 10,229.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,265.92/36,407.78 = 10,229.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,265.92x = 36,407.78 × 10,229.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,265.92x = 372,432,657.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,432,657.35/24,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,347.97

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