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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,513.84, 36,792.63 and 15,758.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,513.84, 36,792.63 and 15,758.55 is: 23,651.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,513.84 : 36,792.63 = 15,758.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,513.84/36,792.63 = 15,758.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,513.84x = 36,792.63 × 15,758.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,513.84x = 579,798,499.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,798,499.49/24,513.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,651.88

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