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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,195.92, 36,230.52 and 15,849.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,195.92, 36,230.52 and 15,849.68 is: 23,733.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,195.92 : 36,230.52 = 15,849.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,195.92/36,230.52 = 15,849.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,195.92x = 36,230.52 × 15,849.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,195.92x = 574,242,148.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,242,148.23/24,195.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,733.02

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