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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,166.19, 36,231.03 and 15,848.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,166.19, 36,231.03 and 15,848.30 is: 23,760.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,166.19 : 36,231.03 = 15,848.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,166.19/36,231.03 = 15,848.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,166.19x = 36,231.03 × 15,848.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,166.19x = 574,200,051.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,200,051.59/24,166.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,760.48

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