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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.28, 37,483.51 and 10,196.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.28, 37,483.51 and 10,196.28 is: 15,290.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.28 : 37,483.51 = 10,196.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.28/37,483.51 = 10,196.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.28x = 37,483.51 × 10,196.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.28x = 382,192,356.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 382,192,356.97/24,995.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15,290.58

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