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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,117.10, 36,175.65 and 15,358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,117.10, 36,175.65 and 15,358.30 is: 23,037.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,117.10 : 36,175.65 = 15,358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,117.10/36,175.65 = 15,358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,117.10x = 36,175.65 × 15,358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,117.10x = 555,596,485.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,596,485.40/24,117.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,037.45

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