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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,447.54, 36,632.24 and 15,675.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,447.54, 36,632.24 and 15,675.18 is: 23,487.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,447.54 : 36,632.24 = 15,675.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,447.54/36,632.24 = 15,675.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,447.54x = 36,632.24 × 15,675.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,447.54x = 574,216,772.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,216,772.64/24,447.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,487.72

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