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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,284.18, 36,388.46 and 15,380.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,284.18, 36,388.46 and 15,380.73 is: 23,047.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,284.18 : 36,388.46 = 15,380.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,284.18/36,388.46 = 15,380.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,284.18x = 36,388.46 × 15,380.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,284.18x = 559,681,001.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,681,001.47/24,284.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,047.15

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