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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,101.20, 36,151.80 and 15,644.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,101.20, 36,151.80 and 15,644.80 is: 23,467.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,101.20 : 36,151.80 = 15,644.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,101.20/36,151.80 = 15,644.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,101.20x = 36,151.80 × 15,644.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,101.20x = 565,587,680.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,587,680.64/24,101.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,467.20

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