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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,171.95, 36,265.61 and 15,342.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,171.95, 36,265.61 and 15,342.28 is: 23,018.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,171.95 : 36,265.61 = 15,342.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,171.95/36,265.61 = 15,342.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,171.95x = 36,265.61 × 15,342.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,171.95x = 556,397,090.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,397,090.68/24,171.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,018.29

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