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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,429.61, 36,637.08 and 10,389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,429.61, 36,637.08 and 10,389.52 is: 15,581.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,429.61 : 36,637.08 = 10,389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,429.61/36,637.08 = 10,389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,429.61x = 36,637.08 × 10,389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,429.61x = 380,641,675.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,641,675.40/24,429.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,581.16

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