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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,348.93, 36,581.67 and 15,600.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,348.93, 36,581.67 and 15,600.93 is: 23,438.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,348.93 : 36,581.67 = 15,600.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,348.93/36,581.67 = 15,600.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,348.93x = 36,581.67 × 15,600.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,348.93x = 570,708,072.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,708,072.95/24,348.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,438.73

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