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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,430.56, 36,707.34 and 15,549.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,430.56, 36,707.34 and 15,549.98 is: 23,364.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,430.56 : 36,707.34 = 15,549.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,430.56/36,707.34 = 15,549.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,430.56x = 36,707.34 × 15,549.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,430.56x = 570,798,277.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,798,277.63/24,430.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,364.11

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