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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,231.40, 36,347.10 and 15,440.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,231.40, 36,347.10 and 15,440.20 is: 23,160.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,231.40 : 36,347.10 = 15,440.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,231.40/36,347.10 = 15,440.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,231.40x = 36,347.10 × 15,440.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,231.40x = 561,206,493.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,206,493.42/24,231.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,160.30

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