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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,010.74, 36,026.91 and 15,243.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,010.74, 36,026.91 and 15,243.30 is: 22,871.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,010.74 : 36,026.91 = 15,243.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,010.74/36,026.91 = 15,243.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,010.74x = 36,026.91 × 15,243.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,010.74x = 549,168,997.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,168,997.20/24,010.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,871.81

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