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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,067.72, 36,159.90 and 15,319.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,067.72, 36,159.90 and 15,319.72 is: 23,016.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,067.72 : 36,159.90 = 15,319.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,067.72/36,159.90 = 15,319.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,067.72x = 36,159.90 × 15,319.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,067.72x = 553,959,543.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,959,543.23/24,067.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,016.70

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