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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,601.98, 36,871.81 and 15,713.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,601.98, 36,871.81 and 15,713.90 is: 23,550.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,601.98 : 36,871.81 = 15,713.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,601.98/36,871.81 = 15,713.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,601.98x = 36,871.81 × 15,713.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,601.98x = 579,399,849.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,399,849.78/24,601.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,550.95

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