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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,473.72, 36,702.81 and 15,099.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,473.72, 36,702.81 and 15,099.68 is: 22,644.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,473.72 : 36,702.81 = 15,099.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,473.72/36,702.81 = 15,099.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,473.72x = 36,702.81 × 15,099.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,473.72x = 554,200,502.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,200,502.59/24,473.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,644.72

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