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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,061.76, 36,092.64 and 15,851.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,061.76, 36,092.64 and 15,851.84 is: 23,777.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,061.76 : 36,092.64 = 15,851.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,061.76/36,092.64 = 15,851.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,061.76x = 36,092.64 × 15,851.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,061.76x = 572,134,754.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,134,754.46/24,061.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,777.76

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