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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,423.68, 36,608.58 and 15,980.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,423.68, 36,608.58 and 15,980.04 is: 23,952.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,423.68 : 36,608.58 = 15,980.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,423.68/36,608.58 = 15,980.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,423.68x = 36,608.58 × 15,980.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,423.68x = 585,006,572.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,006,572.74/24,423.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,952.43

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