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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.60, 36,127.80 and 15,315.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.60, 36,127.80 and 15,315.60 is: 22,994.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.60 : 36,127.80 = 15,315.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.60/36,127.80 = 15,315.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.60x = 36,127.80 × 15,315.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.60x = 553,318,933.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,318,933.68/24,063.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,994.02

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