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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,466.38, 36,708.33 and 15,095.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,466.38, 36,708.33 and 15,095.49 is: 22,648.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,466.38 : 36,708.33 = 15,095.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,466.38/36,708.33 = 15,095.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,466.38x = 36,708.33 × 15,095.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,466.38x = 554,130,228.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,130,228.43/24,466.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,648.64

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