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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,244.68, 36,383.76 and 15,928.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,244.68, 36,383.76 and 15,928.68 is: 23,904.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,244.68 : 36,383.76 = 15,928.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,244.68/36,383.76 = 15,928.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,244.68x = 36,383.76 × 15,928.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,244.68x = 579,545,270.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,545,270.24/24,244.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,904.02

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