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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.42, 36,608.22 and 15,979.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.42, 36,608.22 and 15,979.79 is: 23,952.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.42 : 36,608.22 = 15,979.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.42/36,608.22 = 15,979.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.42x = 36,608.22 × 15,979.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.42x = 584,991,484.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,991,484.83/24,423.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,952.07

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