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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,125.76, 36,247.04 and 15,377.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,125.76, 36,247.04 and 15,377.60 is: 23,103.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,125.76 : 36,247.04 = 15,377.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,125.76/36,247.04 = 15,377.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,125.76x = 36,247.04 × 15,377.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,125.76x = 557,392,482.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,392,482.30/24,125.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,103.62

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