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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,614.67, 36,921.60 and 15,905.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,614.67, 36,921.60 and 15,905.55 is: 23,858.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,614.67 : 36,921.60 = 15,905.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,614.67/36,921.60 = 15,905.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,614.67x = 36,921.60 × 15,905.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,614.67x = 587,258,354.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,258,354.88/24,614.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,858.06

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