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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,395.22, 36,651.15 and 15,647.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,395.22, 36,651.15 and 15,647.22 is: 23,508.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,395.22 : 36,651.15 = 15,647.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,395.22/36,651.15 = 15,647.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,395.22x = 36,651.15 × 15,647.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,395.22x = 573,488,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,488,607.30/24,395.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,508.24

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