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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,220.62, 36,321.72 and 15,898.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,220.62, 36,321.72 and 15,898.43 is: 23,841.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,220.62 : 36,321.72 = 15,898.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,220.62/36,321.72 = 15,898.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,220.62x = 36,321.72 × 15,898.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,220.62x = 577,458,149.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,458,149.78/24,220.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,841.59

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