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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,267.40, 36,363.22 and 15,363.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,267.40, 36,363.22 and 15,363.88 is: 23,021.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,267.40 : 36,363.22 = 15,363.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,267.40/36,363.22 = 15,363.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,267.40x = 36,363.22 × 15,363.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,267.40x = 558,680,057.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,680,057.59/24,267.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,021.84

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