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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,338.54, 36,511.56 and 10,298.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,338.54, 36,511.56 and 10,298.64 is: 15,449.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,338.54 : 36,511.56 = 10,298.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,338.54/36,511.56 = 10,298.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,338.54x = 36,511.56 × 10,298.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,338.54x = 376,019,412.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,019,412.28/24,338.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,449.55

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