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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,599.64, 36,890.88 and 15,225.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,599.64, 36,890.88 and 15,225.24 is: 22,832.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,599.64 : 36,890.88 = 15,225.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,599.64/36,890.88 = 15,225.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,599.64x = 36,890.88 × 15,225.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,599.64x = 561,672,501.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,672,501.81/24,599.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,832.55

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