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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,366.80, 36,550.20 and 15,618.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,366.80, 36,550.20 and 15,618.80 is: 23,428.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,366.80 : 36,550.20 = 15,618.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,366.80/36,550.20 = 15,618.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,366.80x = 36,550.20 × 15,618.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,366.80x = 570,870,263.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,870,263.76/24,366.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,428.20

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