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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,023.57, 36,016.67 and 15,572.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,023.57, 36,016.67 and 15,572.23 is: 23,346.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,023.57 : 36,016.67 = 15,572.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,023.57/36,016.67 = 15,572.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,023.57x = 36,016.67 × 15,572.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,023.57x = 560,859,817.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,859,817.96/24,023.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,346.24

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