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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,611.67, 36,917.10 and 15,902.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,611.67, 36,917.10 and 15,902.55 is: 23,853.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,611.67 : 36,917.10 = 15,902.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,611.67/36,917.10 = 15,902.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,611.67x = 36,917.10 × 15,902.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,611.67x = 587,076,028.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,076,028.61/24,611.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,853.56

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