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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,038.60, 36,057.90 and 15,744.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,038.60, 36,057.90 and 15,744.20 is: 23,616.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,038.60 : 36,057.90 = 15,744.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,038.60/36,057.90 = 15,744.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,038.60x = 36,057.90 × 15,744.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,038.60x = 567,702,789.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,702,789.18/24,038.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,616.30

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