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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,148.60, 36,222.90 and 15,940.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,148.60, 36,222.90 and 15,940.60 is: 23,910.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,148.60 : 36,222.90 = 15,940.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,148.60/36,222.90 = 15,940.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,148.60x = 36,222.90 × 15,940.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,148.60x = 577,414,759.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,414,759.74/24,148.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,910.90

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