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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,101.70, 36,152.55 and 15,645.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,101.70, 36,152.55 and 15,645.30 is: 23,467.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,101.70 : 36,152.55 = 15,645.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,101.70/36,152.55 = 15,645.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,101.70x = 36,152.55 × 15,645.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,101.70x = 565,617,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,617,490.52/24,101.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,467.95

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