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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,088.99, 36,133.50 and 15,821.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,088.99, 36,133.50 and 15,821.32 is: 23,731.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,088.99 : 36,133.50 = 15,821.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,088.99/36,133.50 = 15,821.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,088.99x = 36,133.50 × 15,821.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,088.99x = 571,679,666.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,679,666.22/24,088.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,731.99

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