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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.56, 35,976.42 and 15,695.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.56, 35,976.42 and 15,695.60 is: 23,495.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.56 : 35,976.42 = 15,695.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.56/35,976.42 = 15,695.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.56x = 35,976.42 × 15,695.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.56x = 564,671,497.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,671,497.75/24,033.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,495.13

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