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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,467.80, 36,701.70 and 15,719.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,467.80, 36,701.70 and 15,719.80 is: 23,579.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,467.80 : 36,701.70 = 15,719.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,467.80/36,701.70 = 15,719.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,467.80x = 36,701.70 × 15,719.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,467.80x = 576,943,383.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,943,383.66/24,467.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,579.70

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