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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.83, 36,253.42 and 15,380.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.83, 36,253.42 and 15,380.63 is: 23,068.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.83 : 36,253.42 = 15,380.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.83/36,253.42 = 15,380.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.83x = 36,253.42 × 15,380.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.83x = 557,600,439.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,600,439.25/24,171.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,068.19

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