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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,446.87, 36,670.30 and 15,737.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,446.87, 36,670.30 and 15,737.14 is: 23,605.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,446.87 : 36,670.30 = 15,737.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,446.87/36,670.30 = 15,737.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,446.87x = 36,670.30 × 15,737.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,446.87x = 577,085,644.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,085,644.94/24,446.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,605.71

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