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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,151.08, 36,226.44 and 15,883.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,151.08, 36,226.44 and 15,883.32 is: 23,824.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,151.08 : 36,226.44 = 15,883.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,151.08/36,226.44 = 15,883.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,151.08x = 36,226.44 × 15,883.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,151.08x = 575,396,138.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,396,138.98/24,151.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,824.86

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