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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,510.96, 36,821.10 and 15,157.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,510.96, 36,821.10 and 15,157.86 is: 22,770.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,510.96 : 36,821.10 = 15,157.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,510.96/36,821.10 = 15,157.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,510.96x = 36,821.10 × 15,157.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,510.96x = 558,129,078.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,129,078.85/24,510.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,770.59

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