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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,162.60, 36,276.30 and 15,414.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,162.60, 36,276.30 and 15,414.60 is: 23,142.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,162.60 : 36,276.30 = 15,414.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,162.60/36,276.30 = 15,414.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,162.60x = 36,276.30 × 15,414.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,162.60x = 559,184,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,184,653.98/24,162.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,142.57

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