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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,316.08, 36,463.59 and 10,282.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,316.08, 36,463.59 and 10,282.38 is: 15,419.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,316.08 : 36,463.59 = 10,282.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,316.08/36,463.59 = 10,282.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,316.08x = 36,463.59 × 10,282.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,316.08x = 374,932,488.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,932,488.54/24,316.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,419.12

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