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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,465.41, 36,711.94 and 10,423.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,465.41, 36,711.94 and 10,423.96 is: 15,641.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,465.41 : 36,711.94 = 10,423.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,465.41/36,711.94 = 10,423.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,465.41x = 36,711.94 × 10,423.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,465.41x = 382,683,610.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,683,610.52/24,465.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,641.82

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