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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,197.40, 36,248.82 and 15,852.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,197.40, 36,248.82 and 15,852.06 is: 23,747.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,197.40 : 36,248.82 = 15,852.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,197.40/36,248.82 = 15,852.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,197.40x = 36,248.82 × 15,852.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,197.40x = 574,618,469.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,618,469.57/24,197.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,747.12

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