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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,315.80, 36,484.43 and 10,285.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,315.80, 36,484.43 and 10,285.52 is: 15,432.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,315.80 : 36,484.43 = 10,285.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,315.80/36,484.43 = 10,285.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,315.80x = 36,484.43 × 10,285.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,315.80x = 375,261,100.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,261,100.60/24,315.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,432.81

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