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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,276.02, 36,439.95 and 10,434.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,276.02, 36,439.95 and 10,434.74 is: 15,663.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,276.02 : 36,439.95 = 10,434.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,276.02/36,439.95 = 10,434.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,276.02x = 36,439.95 × 10,434.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,276.02x = 380,241,403.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,241,403.86/24,276.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,663.25

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