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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,427.10, 36,640.65 and 15,211.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,427.10, 36,640.65 and 15,211.10 is: 22,816.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,427.10 : 36,640.65 = 15,211.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,427.10/36,640.65 = 15,211.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,427.10x = 36,640.65 × 15,211.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,427.10x = 557,344,591.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,344,591.22/24,427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,816.65

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