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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,369.46, 36,533.63 and 15,009.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,369.46, 36,533.63 and 15,009.10 is: 22,500.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,369.46 : 36,533.63 = 15,009.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,369.46/36,533.63 = 15,009.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,369.46x = 36,533.63 × 15,009.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,369.46x = 548,336,852.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,336,852.22/24,369.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,500.99

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