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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,518.24, 36,770.88 and 10,664

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,518.24, 36,770.88 and 10,664 is: 15,993.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,518.24 : 36,770.88 = 10,664 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,518.24/36,770.88 = 10,664/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,518.24x = 36,770.88 × 10,664
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,518.24x = 392,124,664.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 392,124,664.32/24,518.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,993.18

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