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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,348.30, 36,522.45 and 15,600.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,348.30, 36,522.45 and 15,600.30 is: 23,400.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,348.30 : 36,522.45 = 15,600.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,348.30/36,522.45 = 15,600.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,348.30x = 36,522.45 × 15,600.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,348.30x = 569,761,176.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,761,176.74/24,348.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,400.45

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