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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,623.76, 36,842.48 and 15,102.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,623.76, 36,842.48 and 15,102.08 is: 22,595.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,623.76 : 36,842.48 = 15,102.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,623.76/36,842.48 = 15,102.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,623.76x = 36,842.48 × 15,102.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,623.76x = 556,398,080.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,398,080.36/24,623.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,595.98

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