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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.82, 36,635.76 and 10,391.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.82, 36,635.76 and 10,391.49 is: 15,585.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.82 : 36,635.76 = 10,391.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.82/36,635.76 = 10,391.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.82x = 36,635.76 × 10,391.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.82x = 380,700,133.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,700,133.68/24,425.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,585.97

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