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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,039.46, 35,996.19 and 15,696.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,039.46, 35,996.19 and 15,696.06 is: 23,502.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,039.46 : 35,996.19 = 15,696.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,039.46/35,996.19 = 15,696.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,039.46x = 35,996.19 × 15,696.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,039.46x = 564,998,358.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,998,358.01/24,039.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,502.96

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