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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,588.06, 36,819.82 and 15,246.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,588.06, 36,819.82 and 15,246.33 is: 22,830.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,588.06 : 36,819.82 = 15,246.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,588.06/36,819.82 = 15,246.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,588.06x = 36,819.82 × 15,246.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,588.06x = 561,366,950.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,366,950.07/24,588.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,830.87

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