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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,410.72, 36,674.40 and 15,662.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,410.72, 36,674.40 and 15,662.72 is: 23,531.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,410.72 : 36,674.40 = 15,662.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,410.72/36,674.40 = 15,662.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,410.72x = 36,674.40 × 15,662.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,410.72x = 574,420,858.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,420,858.37/24,410.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,531.50

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