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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,141.84, 36,214.58 and 15,689.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,141.84, 36,214.58 and 15,689.08 is: 23,534.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,141.84 : 36,214.58 = 15,689.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,141.84/36,214.58 = 15,689.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,141.84x = 36,214.58 × 15,689.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,141.84x = 568,173,364.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,173,364.34/24,141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,534.80

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