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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,205.70, 36,308.55 and 15,911.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,205.70, 36,308.55 and 15,911.30 is: 23,866.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,205.70 : 36,308.55 = 15,911.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,205.70/36,308.55 = 15,911.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,205.70x = 36,308.55 × 15,911.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,205.70x = 577,716,231.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,716,231.62/24,205.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,866.95

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