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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,589.06, 36,821.31 and 15,247.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,589.06, 36,821.31 and 15,247.33 is: 22,832.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,589.06 : 36,821.31 = 15,247.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,589.06/36,821.31 = 15,247.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,589.06x = 36,821.31 × 15,247.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,589.06x = 561,426,664.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,426,664.60/24,589.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.38

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