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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,026.94, 36,021.74 and 15,575.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,026.94, 36,021.74 and 15,575.60 is: 23,351.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,026.94 : 36,021.74 = 15,575.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,026.94/36,021.74 = 15,575.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,026.94x = 36,021.74 × 15,575.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,026.94x = 561,060,213.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,060,213.54/24,026.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,351.30

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