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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.73, 36,637.37 and 10,382.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.73, 36,637.37 and 10,382.15 is: 15,573.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.73 : 36,637.37 = 10,382.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.73/36,637.37 = 10,382.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.73x = 36,637.37 × 10,382.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.73x = 380,374,670.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,374,670.95/24,423.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,573.98

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