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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,566.94, 36,757.56 and 15,045.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,566.94, 36,757.56 and 15,045.39 is: 22,511.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,566.94 : 36,757.56 = 15,045.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,566.94/36,757.56 = 15,045.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,566.94x = 36,757.56 × 15,045.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,566.94x = 553,031,825.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,031,825.65/24,566.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,511.22

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