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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,297.76, 36,427.02 and 10,248.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,297.76, 36,427.02 and 10,248.72 is: 15,364.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,297.76 : 36,427.02 = 10,248.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,297.76/36,427.02 = 10,248.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,297.76x = 36,427.02 × 10,248.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,297.76x = 373,330,328.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 373,330,328.41/24,297.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,364.80

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