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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,111.60, 36,145.80 and 15,795.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,111.60, 36,145.80 and 15,795.60 is: 23,679.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,111.60 : 36,145.80 = 15,795.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,111.60/36,145.80 = 15,795.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,111.60x = 36,145.80 × 15,795.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,111.60x = 570,944,598.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,944,598.48/24,111.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,679.25

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