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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,169.83, 36,250.43 and 15,378.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,169.83, 36,250.43 and 15,378.63 is: 23,065.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,169.83 : 36,250.43 = 15,378.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,169.83/36,250.43 = 15,378.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,169.83x = 36,250.43 × 15,378.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,169.83x = 557,481,873.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,481,873.42/24,169.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,065.20

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