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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,273.12, 36,423.83 and 10,232.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,273.12, 36,423.83 and 10,232.28 is: 15,354.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,273.12 : 36,423.83 = 10,232.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,273.12/36,423.83 = 10,232.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,273.12x = 36,423.83 × 10,232.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,273.12x = 372,698,867.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 372,698,867.13/24,273.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,354.39

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