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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,217.40, 36,326.10 and 15,426.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,217.40, 36,326.10 and 15,426.20 is: 23,139.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,217.40 : 36,326.10 = 15,426.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,217.40/36,326.10 = 15,426.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,217.40x = 36,326.10 × 15,426.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,217.40x = 560,373,683.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,373,683.82/24,217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,139.30

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