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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,027.83, 36,041.88 and 15,760.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,027.83, 36,041.88 and 15,760.35 is: 23,640.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,027.83 : 36,041.88 = 15,760.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,027.83/36,041.88 = 15,760.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,027.83x = 36,041.88 × 15,760.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,027.83x = 568,032,643.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,032,643.46/24,027.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,640.62

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