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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.62, 36,646.02 and 10,388.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.62, 36,646.02 and 10,388.64 is: 15,583.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.62 : 36,646.02 = 10,388.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.62/36,646.02 = 10,388.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.62x = 36,646.02 × 10,388.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.62x = 380,702,309.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 380,702,309.21/24,430.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,583.00

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