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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,204.60, 36,306.90 and 15,910.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,204.60, 36,306.90 and 15,910.20 is: 23,865.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,204.60 : 36,306.90 = 15,910.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,204.60/36,306.90 = 15,910.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,204.60x = 36,306.90 × 15,910.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,204.60x = 577,650,040.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,650,040.38/24,204.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,865.30

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