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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,016.64, 35,992.22 and 15,235.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,016.64, 35,992.22 and 15,235.83 is: 22,832.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,016.64 : 35,992.22 = 15,235.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,016.64/35,992.22 = 15,235.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,016.64x = 35,992.22 × 15,235.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,016.64x = 548,371,269.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,371,269.06/24,016.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.98

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