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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,245.64, 36,368.64 and 15,486.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,245.64, 36,368.64 and 15,486.84 is: 23,230.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,245.64 : 36,368.64 = 15,486.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,245.64/36,368.64 = 15,486.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,245.64x = 36,368.64 × 15,486.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,245.64x = 563,235,308.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,235,308.70/24,245.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,230.37

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