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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,380.52, 36,496.68 and 15,621.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,380.52, 36,496.68 and 15,621.52 is: 23,384.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,380.52 : 36,496.68 = 15,621.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,380.52/36,496.68 = 15,621.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,380.52x = 36,496.68 × 15,621.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,380.52x = 570,133,616.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,133,616.55/24,380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,384.80

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