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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,310.71, 36,441.84 and 10,274.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,310.71, 36,441.84 and 10,274.27 is: 15,401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,310.71 : 36,441.84 = 10,274.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,310.71/36,441.84 = 10,274.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,310.71x = 36,441.84 × 10,274.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,310.71x = 374,413,303.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,413,303.46/24,310.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,401.17

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