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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,402.72, 36,662.48 and 15,654.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,402.72, 36,662.48 and 15,654.72 is: 23,519.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,402.72 : 36,662.48 = 15,654.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,402.72/36,662.48 = 15,654.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,402.72x = 36,662.48 × 15,654.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,402.72x = 573,940,858.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,940,858.91/24,402.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,519.54

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