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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,393.72, 36,648.96 and 15,645.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,393.72, 36,648.96 and 15,645.72 is: 23,506.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,393.72 : 36,648.96 = 15,645.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,393.72/36,648.96 = 15,645.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,393.72x = 36,648.96 × 15,645.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,393.72x = 573,399,366.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,399,366.45/24,393.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,506.02

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