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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,341.67, 36,512.49 and 10,298.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,341.67, 36,512.49 and 10,298.04 is: 15,447.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,341.67 : 36,512.49 = 10,298.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,341.67/36,512.49 = 10,298.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,341.67x = 36,512.49 × 10,298.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,341.67x = 376,007,082.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,007,082.52/24,341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,447.05

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