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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,415.62, 36,631.73 and 10,375.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,415.62, 36,631.73 and 10,375.08 is: 15,566.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,415.62 : 36,631.73 = 10,375.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,415.62/36,631.73 = 10,375.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,415.62x = 36,631.73 × 10,375.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,415.62x = 380,057,129.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,057,129.29/24,415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,566.15

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