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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,604.24, 36,844.64 and 15,205.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,604.24, 36,844.64 and 15,205.62 is: 22,770.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,604.24 : 36,844.64 = 15,205.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,604.24/36,844.64 = 15,205.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,604.24x = 36,844.64 × 15,205.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,604.24x = 560,245,594.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,245,594.88/24,604.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,770.29

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