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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,437.10, 36,572.58 and 15,083.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,437.10, 36,572.58 and 15,083.04 is: 22,573.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,437.10 : 36,572.58 = 15,083.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,437.10/36,572.58 = 15,083.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,437.10x = 36,572.58 × 15,083.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,437.10x = 551,625,687.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,625,687.04/24,437.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,573.29

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