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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.19, 36,706.79 and 15,549.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.19, 36,706.79 and 15,549.60 is: 23,363.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.19 : 36,706.79 = 15,549.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.19/36,706.79 = 15,549.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.19x = 36,706.79 × 15,549.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.19x = 570,775,824.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,775,824.04/24,430.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,363.55

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