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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,242.68, 36,380.76 and 15,926.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,242.68, 36,380.76 and 15,926.68 is: 23,901.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,242.68 : 36,380.76 = 15,926.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,242.68/36,380.76 = 15,926.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,242.68x = 36,380.76 × 15,926.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,242.68x = 579,424,722.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,424,722.68/24,242.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,901.02

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