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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,398.72, 36,656.46 and 15,650.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,398.72, 36,656.46 and 15,650.72 is: 23,513.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,398.72 : 36,656.46 = 15,650.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,398.72/36,656.46 = 15,650.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,398.72x = 36,656.46 × 15,650.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,398.72x = 573,699,991.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,699,991.65/24,398.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,513.53

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