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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,947.58, 37,421.28 and 10,153.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,947.58, 37,421.28 and 10,153.20 is: 15,229.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,947.58 : 37,421.28 = 10,153.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,947.58/37,421.28 = 10,153.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,947.58x = 37,421.28 × 10,153.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,947.58x = 379,945,740.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 379,945,740.10/24,947.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,229.76

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