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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,432.84, 36,623.57 and 15,554.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,432.84, 36,623.57 and 15,554.97 is: 23,316.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,432.84 : 36,623.57 = 15,554.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,432.84/36,623.57 = 15,554.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,432.84x = 36,623.57 × 15,554.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,432.84x = 569,678,454.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,678,454.87/24,432.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,316.10

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