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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,094.31, 36,149.42 and 15,199.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,094.31, 36,149.42 and 15,199.37 is: 22,804.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,094.31 : 36,149.42 = 15,199.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,094.31/36,149.42 = 15,199.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,094.31x = 36,149.42 × 15,199.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,094.31x = 549,448,267.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,448,267.12/24,094.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,804.07

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