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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,372.96, 36,508.38 and 15,562.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,372.96, 36,508.38 and 15,562.98 is: 23,311.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,372.96 : 36,508.38 = 15,562.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,372.96/36,508.38 = 15,562.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,372.96x = 36,508.38 × 15,562.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,372.96x = 568,179,187.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,179,187.77/24,372.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,311.87

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