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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.29, 36,702.17 and 15,091.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.29, 36,702.17 and 15,091.40 is: 22,642.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.29 : 36,702.17 = 15,091.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.29/36,702.17 = 15,091.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.29x = 36,702.17 × 15,091.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.29x = 553,886,869.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,886,869.37/24,462.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,642.48

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