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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,377.62, 36,558.98 and 10,337.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,377.62, 36,558.98 and 10,337.38 is: 15,502.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,377.62 : 36,558.98 = 10,337.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,377.62/36,558.98 = 10,337.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,377.62x = 36,558.98 × 10,337.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,377.62x = 377,924,068.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 377,924,068.67/24,377.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,502.91

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