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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,033.70, 36,050.55 and 15,307.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,033.70, 36,050.55 and 15,307.30 is: 22,960.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,033.70 : 36,050.55 = 15,307.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,033.70/36,050.55 = 15,307.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,033.70x = 36,050.55 × 15,307.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,033.70x = 551,836,584.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,836,584.02/24,033.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,960.95

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