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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,410.34, 36,606.72 and 10,371.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,410.34, 36,606.72 and 10,371.30 is: 15,553.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,410.34 : 36,606.72 = 10,371.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,410.34/36,606.72 = 10,371.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,410.34x = 36,606.72 × 10,371.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,410.34x = 379,659,275.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,659,275.14/24,410.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,553.22

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