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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,415.80, 36,682.02 and 15,667.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,415.80, 36,682.02 and 15,667.80 is: 23,539.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,415.80 : 36,682.02 = 15,667.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,415.80/36,682.02 = 15,667.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,415.80x = 36,682.02 × 15,667.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,415.80x = 574,726,552.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,726,552.96/24,415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,539.12

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