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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,326.61, 36,494.86 and 10,286.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,326.61, 36,494.86 and 10,286.67 is: 15,432.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,326.61 : 36,494.86 = 10,286.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,326.61/36,494.86 = 10,286.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,326.61x = 36,494.86 × 10,286.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,326.61x = 375,410,581.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 375,410,581.52/24,326.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,432.10

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