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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,219.94, 36,330.27 and 15,952.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,219.94, 36,330.27 and 15,952.90 is: 23,929.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,219.94 : 36,330.27 = 15,952.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,219.94/36,330.27 = 15,952.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,219.94x = 36,330.27 × 15,952.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,219.94x = 579,572,902.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,572,902.87/24,219.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,929.58

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