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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,348.10, 36,457.35 and 15,535.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,348.10, 36,457.35 and 15,535.30 is: 23,261.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,348.10 : 36,457.35 = 15,535.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,348.10/36,457.35 = 15,535.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,348.10x = 36,457.35 × 15,535.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,348.10x = 566,375,869.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,375,869.46/24,348.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,261.60

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