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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,267.69, 36,344.12 and 15,475.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,267.69, 36,344.12 and 15,475.95 is: 23,177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,267.69 : 36,344.12 = 15,475.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,267.69/36,344.12 = 15,475.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,267.69x = 36,344.12 × 15,475.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,267.69x = 562,459,706.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,459,706.53/24,267.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,177.31

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