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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,382.21, 36,522.28 and 15,572.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,382.21, 36,522.28 and 15,572.29 is: 23,325.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,382.21 : 36,522.28 = 15,572.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,382.21/36,522.28 = 15,572.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,382.21x = 36,522.28 × 15,572.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,382.21x = 568,735,535.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,735,535.62/24,382.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,325.84

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