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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,334.98, 36,544.14 and 15,030.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,334.98, 36,544.14 and 15,030.06 is: 22,570.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,334.98 : 36,544.14 = 15,030.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,334.98/36,544.14 = 15,030.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,334.98x = 36,544.14 × 15,030.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,334.98x = 549,260,616.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 549,260,616.85/24,334.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,570.83

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