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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,395.72, 36,651.90 and 15,647.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,395.72, 36,651.90 and 15,647.72 is: 23,508.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,395.72 : 36,651.90 = 15,647.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,395.72/36,651.90 = 15,647.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,395.72x = 36,651.90 × 15,647.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,395.72x = 573,518,668.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,518,668.67/24,395.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,508.99

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