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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,405.81, 36,608.91 and 15,979.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,405.81, 36,608.91 and 15,979.41 is: 23,969.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,405.81 : 36,608.91 = 15,979.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,405.81/36,608.91 = 15,979.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,405.81x = 36,608.91 × 15,979.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,405.81x = 584,988,859.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,988,859.90/24,405.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,969.25

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