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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,140.48, 36,162.09 and 15,343.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,140.48, 36,162.09 and 15,343.88 is: 22,984.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,140.48 : 36,162.09 = 15,343.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,140.48/36,162.09 = 15,343.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,140.48x = 36,162.09 × 15,343.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,140.48x = 554,866,588.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,866,588.70/24,140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,984.91

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