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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.08, 36,475.80 and 15,998.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.08, 36,475.80 and 15,998.80 is: 23,983.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.08 : 36,475.80 = 15,998.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.08/36,475.80 = 15,998.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.08x = 36,475.80 × 15,998.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.08x = 583,569,029.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,569,029.04/24,332.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,983.52

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