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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,322.08, 36,472.56 and 10,288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,322.08, 36,472.56 and 10,288.32 is: 15,428.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,322.08 : 36,472.56 = 10,288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,322.08/36,472.56 = 10,288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,322.08x = 36,472.56 × 10,288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,322.08x = 375,241,368.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,241,368.50/24,322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,428.01

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