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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,063.80, 36,095.70 and 15,206.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,063.80, 36,095.70 and 15,206.45 is: 22,809.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,063.80 : 36,095.70 = 15,206.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,063.80/36,095.70 = 15,206.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,063.80x = 36,095.70 × 15,206.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,063.80x = 548,887,457.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,887,457.27/24,063.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,809.68

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