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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,425.20, 36,612.15 and 15,547.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,425.20, 36,612.15 and 15,547.33 is: 23,304.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,425.20 : 36,612.15 = 15,547.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,425.20/36,612.15 = 15,547.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,425.20x = 36,612.15 × 15,547.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,425.20x = 569,221,178.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,221,178.06/24,425.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,304.67

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