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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,392.17, 36,562.01 and 15,955.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,392.17, 36,562.01 and 15,955.49 is: 23,916.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,392.17 : 36,562.01 = 15,955.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,392.17/36,562.01 = 15,955.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,392.17x = 36,562.01 × 15,955.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,392.17x = 583,364,784.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,364,784.93/24,392.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,916.07

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