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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,254.48, 36,381.72 and 15,026.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,254.48, 36,381.72 and 15,026.96 is: 22,540.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,254.48 : 36,381.72 = 15,026.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,254.48/36,381.72 = 15,026.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,254.48x = 36,381.72 × 15,026.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,254.48x = 546,706,651.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,706,651.17/24,254.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,540.44

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