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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,014.10, 35,999.55 and 15,698.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,014.10, 35,999.55 and 15,698.10 is: 23,533.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,014.10 : 35,999.55 = 15,698.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,014.10/35,999.55 = 15,698.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,014.10x = 35,999.55 × 15,698.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,014.10x = 565,124,535.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,124,535.86/24,014.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,533.03

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