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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,284.78, 36,391.73 and 10,759.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,284.78, 36,391.73 and 10,759.64 is: 16,123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,284.78 : 36,391.73 = 10,759.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,284.78/36,391.73 = 10,759.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,284.78x = 36,391.73 × 10,759.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,284.78x = 391,561,758.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 391,561,758.72/24,284.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,123.75

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