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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,326.85, 36,531.96 and 15,021.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,326.85, 36,531.96 and 15,021.92 is: 22,558.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,326.85 : 36,531.96 = 15,021.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,326.85/36,531.96 = 15,021.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,326.85x = 36,531.96 × 15,021.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,326.85x = 548,780,180.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,780,180.56/24,326.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,558.62

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