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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,249.78, 36,297.72 and 15,910.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,249.78, 36,297.72 and 15,910.02 is: 23,814.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,249.78 : 36,297.72 = 15,910.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,249.78/36,297.72 = 15,910.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,249.78x = 36,297.72 × 15,910.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,249.78x = 577,497,451.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,497,451.15/24,249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,814.54

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