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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,155.80, 36,233.70 and 15,861.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,155.80, 36,233.70 and 15,861.40 is: 23,792.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,155.80 : 36,233.70 = 15,861.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,155.80/36,233.70 = 15,861.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,155.80x = 36,233.70 × 15,861.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,155.80x = 574,717,209.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,717,209.18/24,155.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,792.10

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