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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,155.60, 36,233.40 and 15,839.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,155.60, 36,233.40 and 15,839.60 is: 23,759.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,155.60 : 36,233.40 = 15,839.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,155.60/36,233.40 = 15,839.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,155.60x = 36,233.40 × 15,839.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,155.60x = 573,922,562.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,922,562.64/24,155.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,759.40

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