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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,125.20, 36,182.40 and 15,863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,125.20, 36,182.40 and 15,863.20 is: 23,791.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,125.20 : 36,182.40 = 15,863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,125.20/36,182.40 = 15,863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,125.20x = 36,182.40 × 15,863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,125.20x = 573,968,647.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,968,647.68/24,125.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,791.25

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