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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,296.76, 36,425.52 and 10,247.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,296.76, 36,425.52 and 10,247.72 is: 15,363.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,296.76 : 36,425.52 = 10,247.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,296.76/36,425.52 = 10,247.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,296.76x = 36,425.52 × 10,247.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,296.76x = 373,278,529.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,278,529.81/24,296.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,363.30

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