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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.28, 36,052.92 and 15,722.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.28, 36,052.92 and 15,722.28 is: 23,583.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.28 : 36,052.92 = 15,722.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.28/36,052.92 = 15,722.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.28x = 36,052.92 × 15,722.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.28x = 566,834,103.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,834,103.06/24,035.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,583.42

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