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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,065.20, 36,092.40 and 15,803.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,065.20, 36,092.40 and 15,803.20 is: 23,701.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,065.20 : 36,092.40 = 15,803.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,065.20/36,092.40 = 15,803.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,065.20x = 36,092.40 × 15,803.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,065.20x = 570,375,415.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,375,415.68/24,065.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,701.25

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