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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,447.52, 36,613.40 and 15,530.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,447.52, 36,613.40 and 15,530.96 is: 23,259.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,447.52 : 36,613.40 = 15,530.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,447.52/36,613.40 = 15,530.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,447.52x = 36,613.40 × 15,530.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,447.52x = 568,641,250.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,641,250.86/24,447.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,259.67

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