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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,424.98, 36,695.80 and 15,676.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,424.98, 36,695.80 and 15,676.98 is: 23,552.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,424.98 : 36,695.80 = 15,676.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,424.98/36,695.80 = 15,676.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,424.98x = 36,695.80 × 15,676.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,424.98x = 575,279,322.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,279,322.68/24,424.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,552.91

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