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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,065.70, 36,122.24 and 15,306.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,065.70, 36,122.24 and 15,306.76 is: 22,975.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,065.70 : 36,122.24 = 15,306.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,065.70/36,122.24 = 15,306.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,065.70x = 36,122.24 × 15,306.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,065.70x = 552,914,458.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,914,458.34/24,065.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,975.21

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