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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,331.98, 36,539.64 and 15,027.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,331.98, 36,539.64 and 15,027.06 is: 22,566.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,331.98 : 36,539.64 = 15,027.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,331.98/36,539.64 = 15,027.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,331.98x = 36,539.64 × 15,027.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,331.98x = 549,083,362.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,083,362.66/24,331.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,566.32

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