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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,475.88, 36,714.64 and 15,010.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,475.88, 36,714.64 and 15,010.22 is: 22,515.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,475.88 : 36,714.64 = 15,010.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,475.88/36,714.64 = 15,010.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,475.88x = 36,714.64 × 15,010.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,475.88x = 551,094,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 551,094,823.62/24,475.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,515.83

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