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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,041.84, 35,999.76 and 15,698.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,041.84, 35,999.76 and 15,698.43 is: 23,506.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,041.84 : 35,999.76 = 15,698.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,041.84/35,999.76 = 15,698.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,041.84x = 35,999.76 × 15,698.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,041.84x = 565,139,712.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,139,712.38/24,041.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,506.51

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