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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,235.68, 36,370.26 and 15,919.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,235.68, 36,370.26 and 15,919.68 is: 23,890.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,235.68 : 36,370.26 = 15,919.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,235.68/36,370.26 = 15,919.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,235.68x = 36,370.26 × 15,919.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,235.68x = 579,002,900.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,002,900.72/24,235.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,890.52

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