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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,421.20, 36,588.60 and 15,176.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,421.20, 36,588.60 and 15,176.40 is: 22,737.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,421.20 : 36,588.60 = 15,176.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,421.20/36,588.60 = 15,176.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,421.20x = 36,588.60 × 15,176.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,421.20x = 555,283,229.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,283,229.04/24,421.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,737.75

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