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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,332.97, 36,524.97 and 15,458.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,332.97, 36,524.97 and 15,458.61 is: 23,204.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,332.97 : 36,524.97 = 15,458.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,332.97/36,524.97 = 15,458.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,332.97x = 36,524.97 × 15,458.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,332.97x = 564,625,266.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,625,266.49/24,332.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,204.12

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