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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,035.65, 36,033.73 and 15,610.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,035.65, 36,033.73 and 15,610.84 is: 23,403.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,035.65 : 36,033.73 = 15,610.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,035.65/36,033.73 = 15,610.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,035.65x = 36,033.73 × 15,610.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,035.65x = 562,516,664.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,516,664.52/24,035.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,403.43

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