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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,432.69, 36,710.55 and 15,552.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,432.69, 36,710.55 and 15,552.10 is: 23,367.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,432.69 : 36,710.55 = 15,552.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,432.69/36,710.55 = 15,552.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,432.69x = 36,710.55 × 15,552.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,432.69x = 570,926,144.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,926,144.66/24,432.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,367.31

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