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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,397.72, 36,654.96 and 15,649.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,397.72, 36,654.96 and 15,649.72 is: 23,512.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,397.72 : 36,654.96 = 15,649.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,397.72/36,654.96 = 15,649.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,397.72x = 36,654.96 × 15,649.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,397.72x = 573,639,860.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,639,860.61/24,397.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,512.03

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