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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,067.92, 36,101.99 and 15,800.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,067.92, 36,101.99 and 15,800.25 is: 23,700.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,067.92 : 36,101.99 = 15,800.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,067.92/36,101.99 = 15,800.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,067.92x = 36,101.99 × 15,800.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,067.92x = 570,420,467.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,420,467.50/24,067.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,700.45

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