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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,607.26, 36,849.12 and 15,208.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,607.26, 36,849.12 and 15,208.62 is: 22,774.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,607.26 : 36,849.12 = 15,208.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,607.26/36,849.12 = 15,208.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,607.26x = 36,849.12 × 15,208.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,607.26x = 560,424,263.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,424,263.41/24,607.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,774.75

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