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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,449.20, 36,706.80 and 15,701.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,449.20, 36,706.80 and 15,701.20 is: 23,572.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,449.20 : 36,706.80 = 15,701.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,449.20/36,706.80 = 15,701.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,449.20x = 36,706.80 × 15,701.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,449.20x = 576,340,808.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,340,808.16/24,449.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,572.99

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