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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,170.83, 36,251.92 and 15,379.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,170.83, 36,251.92 and 15,379.63 is: 23,066.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,170.83 : 36,251.92 = 15,379.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,170.83/36,251.92 = 15,379.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,170.83x = 36,251.92 × 15,379.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,170.83x = 557,541,116.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,541,116.39/24,170.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,066.69

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