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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,335.34, 36,455.67 and 15,990.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,335.34, 36,455.67 and 15,990.23 is: 23,954.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,335.34 : 36,455.67 = 15,990.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,335.34/36,455.67 = 15,990.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,335.34x = 36,455.67 × 15,990.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,335.34x = 582,934,365.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,934,365.83/24,335.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,954.23

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