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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,138.76, 36,222.72 and 15,376.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,138.76, 36,222.72 and 15,376.72 is: 23,074.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,138.76 : 36,222.72 = 15,376.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,138.76/36,222.72 = 15,376.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,138.76x = 36,222.72 × 15,376.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,138.76x = 556,986,623.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,986,623.08/24,138.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,074.37

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