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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,092.25, 36,087.94 and 15,283.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,092.25, 36,087.94 and 15,283.50 is: 22,893.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,092.25 : 36,087.94 = 15,283.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,092.25/36,087.94 = 15,283.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,092.25x = 36,087.94 × 15,283.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,092.25x = 551,550,030.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,550,030.99/24,092.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,893.26

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