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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,476.03, 36,730.44 and 15,717.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,476.03, 36,730.44 and 15,717.09 is: 23,586.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,476.03 : 36,730.44 = 15,717.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,476.03/36,730.44 = 15,717.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,476.03x = 36,730.44 × 15,717.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,476.03x = 577,295,552.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,295,552.63/24,476.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,586.16

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