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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,007.40, 36,027.30 and 15,667.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,007.40, 36,027.30 and 15,667.10 is: 23,511.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,007.40 : 36,027.30 = 15,667.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,007.40/36,027.30 = 15,667.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,007.40x = 36,027.30 × 15,667.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,007.40x = 564,443,311.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,443,311.83/24,007.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,511.22

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