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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,233.10, 36,349.65 and 15,938.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,233.10, 36,349.65 and 15,938.70 is: 23,908.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,233.10 : 36,349.65 = 15,938.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,233.10/36,349.65 = 15,938.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,233.10x = 36,349.65 × 15,938.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,233.10x = 579,366,166.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,366,166.46/24,233.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,908.05

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