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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,072.12, 36,093.60 and 15,742.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,072.12, 36,093.60 and 15,742.08 is: 23,603.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,072.12 : 36,093.60 = 15,742.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,072.12/36,093.60 = 15,742.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,072.12x = 36,093.60 × 15,742.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,072.12x = 568,188,338.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,188,338.69/24,072.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,603.59

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