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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,219.06, 36,271.18 and 15,427.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,219.06, 36,271.18 and 15,427.32 is: 23,104.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,219.06 : 36,271.18 = 15,427.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,219.06/36,271.18 = 15,427.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,219.06x = 36,271.18 × 15,427.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,219.06x = 559,567,100.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,567,100.64/24,219.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,104.41

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