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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,146.56, 36,220.32 and 15,879.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,146.56, 36,220.32 and 15,879.36 is: 23,819.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,146.56 : 36,220.32 = 15,879.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,146.56/36,220.32 = 15,879.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,146.56x = 36,220.32 × 15,879.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,146.56x = 575,155,500.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,155,500.60/24,146.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,819.36

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