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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,068.21, 36,102.41 and 15,800.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,068.21, 36,102.41 and 15,800.54 is: 23,700.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,068.21 : 36,102.41 = 15,800.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,068.21/36,102.41 = 15,800.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,068.21x = 36,102.41 × 15,800.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,068.21x = 570,437,353.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,437,353.29/24,068.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,700.87

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