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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,341.67, 36,517.44 and 10,301.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,341.67, 36,517.44 and 10,301.74 is: 15,454.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,341.67 : 36,517.44 = 10,301.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,341.67/36,517.44 = 10,301.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,341.67x = 36,517.44 × 10,301.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,341.67x = 376,192,989.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,192,989.76/24,341.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,454.69

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