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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,103.52, 36,129.36 and 15,757.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,103.52, 36,129.36 and 15,757.28 is: 23,618.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,103.52 : 36,129.36 = 15,757.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,103.52/36,129.36 = 15,757.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,103.52x = 36,129.36 × 15,757.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,103.52x = 569,300,441.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,300,441.74/24,103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,618.98

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