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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,577.65, 36,866.68 and 15,244.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,577.65, 36,866.68 and 15,244.83 is: 22,867.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,577.65 : 36,866.68 = 15,244.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,577.65/36,866.68 = 15,244.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,577.65x = 36,866.68 × 15,244.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,577.65x = 562,026,231.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,026,231.15/24,577.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,867.37

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