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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,041.27, 36,061.92 and 15,728.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,041.27, 36,061.92 and 15,728.27 is: 23,592.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,041.27 : 36,061.92 = 15,728.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,041.27/36,061.92 = 15,728.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,041.27x = 36,061.92 × 15,728.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,041.27x = 567,191,614.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,191,614.48/24,041.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,592.41

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