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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,317.72, 36,461.28 and 10,270.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,317.72, 36,461.28 and 10,270.52 is: 15,399.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,317.72 : 36,461.28 = 10,270.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,317.72/36,461.28 = 10,270.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,317.72x = 36,461.28 × 10,270.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,317.72x = 374,476,305.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,476,305.47/24,317.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,399.32

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