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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,567.24, 36,777.42 and 15,049.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,567.24, 36,777.42 and 15,049.58 is: 22,529.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,567.24 : 36,777.42 = 15,049.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,567.24/36,777.42 = 15,049.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,567.24x = 36,777.42 × 15,049.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,567.24x = 553,484,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,484,722.80/24,567.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,529.38

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