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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,325.97, 36,530.65 and 15,021.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,325.97, 36,530.65 and 15,021.05 is: 22,557.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,325.97 : 36,530.65 = 15,021.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,325.97/36,530.65 = 15,021.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,325.97x = 36,530.65 × 15,021.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,325.97x = 548,728,471.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 548,728,471.81/24,325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,557.31

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