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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,071.14, 36,106.81 and 15,803.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,071.14, 36,106.81 and 15,803.47 is: 23,705.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,071.14 : 36,106.81 = 15,803.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,071.14/36,106.81 = 15,803.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,071.14x = 36,106.81 × 15,803.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,071.14x = 570,612,983.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,612,983.15/24,071.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,705.27

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