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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,594.28, 36,891.62 and 15,261.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,594.28, 36,891.62 and 15,261.46 is: 22,892.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,594.28 : 36,891.62 = 15,261.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,594.28/36,891.62 = 15,261.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,594.28x = 36,891.62 × 15,261.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,594.28x = 563,019,982.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,019,982.97/24,594.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,892.31

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