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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,280.60, 36,399.30 and 15,964.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,280.60, 36,399.30 and 15,964.60 is: 23,932.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,280.60 : 36,399.30 = 15,964.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,280.60/36,399.30 = 15,964.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,280.60x = 36,399.30 × 15,964.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,280.60x = 581,100,264.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,100,264.78/24,280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,932.70

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