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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,167.52, 36,251.28 and 15,393.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,167.52, 36,251.28 and 15,393.60 is: 23,090.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,167.52 : 36,251.28 = 15,393.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,167.52/36,251.28 = 15,393.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,167.52x = 36,251.28 × 15,393.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,167.52x = 558,037,703.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,037,703.81/24,167.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,090.40

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