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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,422.97, 36,692.79 and 15,674.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,422.97, 36,692.79 and 15,674.97 is: 23,549.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,422.97 : 36,692.79 = 15,674.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,422.97/36,692.79 = 15,674.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,422.97x = 36,692.79 × 15,674.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,422.97x = 575,158,382.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,158,382.47/24,422.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,549.90

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