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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,347.76, 36,447.12 and 15,591.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,347.76, 36,447.12 and 15,591.12 is: 23,338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,347.76 : 36,447.12 = 15,591.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,347.76/36,447.12 = 15,591.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,347.76x = 36,447.12 × 15,591.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,347.76x = 568,251,421.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,251,421.57/24,347.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,338.96

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