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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,032.80, 36,027.60 and 15,263.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,032.80, 36,027.60 and 15,263.20 is: 22,881.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,032.80 : 36,027.60 = 15,263.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,032.80/36,027.60 = 15,263.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,032.80x = 36,027.60 × 15,263.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,032.80x = 549,896,464.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,896,464.32/24,032.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,881.08

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