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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,580.32, 36,847.12 and 15,670.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,580.32, 36,847.12 and 15,670.64 is: 23,491.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,580.32 : 36,847.12 = 15,670.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,580.32/36,847.12 = 15,670.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,580.32x = 36,847.12 × 15,670.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,580.32x = 577,417,952.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,417,952.56/24,580.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,491.07

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