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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,421.42, 36,605.22 and 15,977.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,421.42, 36,605.22 and 15,977.78 is: 23,949.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,421.42 : 36,605.22 = 15,977.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,421.42/36,605.22 = 15,977.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,421.42x = 36,605.22 × 15,977.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,421.42x = 584,870,152.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,870,152.01/24,421.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,949.06

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