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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,271.74, 36,421.77 and 10,230.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,271.74, 36,421.77 and 10,230.91 is: 15,352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,271.74 : 36,421.77 = 10,230.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,271.74/36,421.77 = 10,230.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,271.74x = 36,421.77 × 10,230.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,271.74x = 372,627,850.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,627,850.91/24,271.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,352.33

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