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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,122.70, 36,216.45 and 15,396.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,122.70, 36,216.45 and 15,396.30 is: 23,115.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,122.70 : 36,216.45 = 15,396.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,122.70/36,216.45 = 15,396.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,122.70x = 36,216.45 × 15,396.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,122.70x = 557,599,329.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,599,329.14/24,122.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,115.13

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