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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,358.70, 36,538.05 and 15,902.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,358.70, 36,538.05 and 15,902.30 is: 23,853.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,358.70 : 36,538.05 = 15,902.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,358.70/36,538.05 = 15,902.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,358.70x = 36,538.05 × 15,902.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,358.70x = 581,039,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,039,032.52/24,358.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,853.45

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