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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,109.20, 36,158.40 and 15,847.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,109.20, 36,158.40 and 15,847.20 is: 23,767.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,109.20 : 36,158.40 = 15,847.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,109.20/36,158.40 = 15,847.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,109.20x = 36,158.40 × 15,847.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,109.20x = 573,009,396.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,009,396.48/24,109.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,767.25

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