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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,447.80, 36,671.70 and 15,699.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,447.80, 36,671.70 and 15,699.80 is: 23,549.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,447.80 : 36,671.70 = 15,699.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,447.80/36,671.70 = 15,699.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,447.80x = 36,671.70 × 15,699.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,447.80x = 575,738,355.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,738,355.66/24,447.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,549.70

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