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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,086.16, 36,147.96 and 15,763.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,086.16, 36,147.96 and 15,763.86 is: 23,658.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,086.16 : 36,147.96 = 15,763.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,086.16/36,147.96 = 15,763.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,086.16x = 36,147.96 × 15,763.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,086.16x = 569,831,380.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,831,380.73/24,086.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,658.04

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