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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,476.83, 36,689.61 and 10,253.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,476.83, 36,689.61 and 10,253.44 is: 15,369.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,476.83 : 36,689.61 = 10,253.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,476.83/36,689.61 = 10,253.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,476.83x = 36,689.61 × 10,253.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,476.83x = 376,194,535.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 376,194,535.02/24,476.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,369.41

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