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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,414.59, 36,623.69 and 10,373.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,414.59, 36,623.69 and 10,373.03 is: 15,560.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,414.59 : 36,623.69 = 10,373.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,414.59/36,623.69 = 10,373.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,414.59x = 36,623.69 × 10,373.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,414.59x = 379,898,400.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,898,400.10/24,414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,560.31

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