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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,109.04, 36,101.60 and 15,764.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,109.04, 36,101.60 and 15,764.73 is: 23,606.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,109.04 : 36,101.60 = 15,764.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,109.04/36,101.60 = 15,764.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,109.04x = 36,101.60 × 15,764.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,109.04x = 569,131,821.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,131,821.48/24,109.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,606.57

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