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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,177.30, 36,306.85 and 15,758.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,177.30, 36,306.85 and 15,758.11 is: 23,663.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,177.30 : 36,306.85 = 15,758.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,177.30/36,306.85 = 15,758.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,177.30x = 36,306.85 × 15,758.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,177.30x = 572,127,205.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,127,205.89/24,177.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,663.82

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