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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,428.70, 36,643.05 and 15,972.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,428.70, 36,643.05 and 15,972.30 is: 23,958.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,428.70 : 36,643.05 = 15,972.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,428.70/36,643.05 = 15,972.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,428.70x = 36,643.05 × 15,972.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,428.70x = 585,273,787.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 585,273,787.52/24,428.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,958.45

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