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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,359.14, 36,480.33 and 15,443.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,359.14, 36,480.33 and 15,443.47 is: 23,128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,359.14 : 36,480.33 = 15,443.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,359.14/36,480.33 = 15,443.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,359.14x = 36,480.33 × 15,443.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,359.14x = 563,382,881.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,382,881.95/24,359.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,128.19

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