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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,498.20, 36,747.30 and 10,674.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,498.20, 36,747.30 and 10,674.20 is: 16,011.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,498.20 : 36,747.30 = 10,674.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,498.20/36,747.30 = 10,674.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,498.20x = 36,747.30 × 10,674.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,498.20x = 392,248,029.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,248,029.66/24,498.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16,011.30

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