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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,173.37, 36,241.81 and 15,855.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,173.37, 36,241.81 and 15,855.48 is: 23,771.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,173.37 : 36,241.81 = 15,855.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,173.37/36,241.81 = 15,855.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,173.37x = 36,241.81 × 15,855.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,173.37x = 574,631,293.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,631,293.62/24,173.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,771.25

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