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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,126.17, 36,230.36 and 15,707.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,126.17, 36,230.36 and 15,707.02 is: 23,587.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,126.17 : 36,230.36 = 15,707.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,126.17/36,230.36 = 15,707.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,126.17x = 36,230.36 × 15,707.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,126.17x = 569,070,807.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,070,807.98/24,126.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,587.28

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