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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,327.72, 36,472.14 and 10,486.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,327.72, 36,472.14 and 10,486.44 is: 15,721.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,327.72 : 36,472.14 = 10,486.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,327.72/36,472.14 = 10,486.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,327.72x = 36,472.14 × 10,486.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,327.72x = 382,462,907.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,462,907.78/24,327.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,721.28

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