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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,027.60, 36,041.40 and 15,733.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,027.60, 36,041.40 and 15,733.20 is: 23,599.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,027.60 : 36,041.40 = 15,733.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,027.60/36,041.40 = 15,733.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,027.60x = 36,041.40 × 15,733.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,027.60x = 567,046,554.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,046,554.48/24,027.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,599.80

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