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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,369.96, 36,503.91 and 15,560

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,369.96, 36,503.91 and 15,560 is: 23,307.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,369.96 : 36,503.91 = 15,560 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,369.96/36,503.91 = 15,560/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,369.96x = 36,503.91 × 15,560
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,369.96x = 568,000,839.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,000,839.60/24,369.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,307.42

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