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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,125.48, 36,229.33 and 15,706.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,125.48, 36,229.33 and 15,706.33 is: 23,586.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,125.48 : 36,229.33 = 15,706.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,125.48/36,229.33 = 15,706.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,125.48x = 36,229.33 × 15,706.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,125.48x = 569,029,631.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,029,631.51/24,125.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,586.25

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