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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,558.53, 36,837.99 and 15,225.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,558.53, 36,837.99 and 15,225.71 is: 22,838.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,558.53 : 36,837.99 = 15,225.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,558.53/36,837.99 = 15,225.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,558.53x = 36,837.99 × 15,225.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,558.53x = 560,884,368.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,884,368.53/24,558.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,838.68

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