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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,061.80, 36,092.70 and 15,204.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,061.80, 36,092.70 and 15,204.45 is: 22,806.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,061.80 : 36,092.70 = 15,204.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,061.80/36,092.70 = 15,204.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,061.80x = 36,092.70 × 15,204.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,061.80x = 548,769,652.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,769,652.52/24,061.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,806.68

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