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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,173.23, 36,261.67 and 15,720.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,173.23, 36,261.67 and 15,720.47 is: 23,581.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,173.23 : 36,261.67 = 15,720.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,173.23/36,261.67 = 15,720.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,173.23x = 36,261.67 × 15,720.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,173.23x = 570,050,546.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,050,546.74/24,173.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,581.90

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