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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,333.23, 36,475.00 and 15,455.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,333.23, 36,475.00 and 15,455.05 is: 23,166.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,333.23 : 36,475.00 = 15,455.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,333.23/36,475.00 = 15,455.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,333.23x = 36,475.00 × 15,455.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,333.23x = 563,722,818.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,722,818.92/24,333.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,166.79

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