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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,504.93, 36,812.07 and 15,151.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,504.93, 36,812.07 and 15,151.86 is: 22,761.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,504.93 : 36,812.07 = 15,151.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,504.93/36,812.07 = 15,151.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,504.93x = 36,812.07 × 15,151.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,504.93x = 557,771,330.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,771,330.95/24,504.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,761.60

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