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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,612.84, 36,890.10 and 15,254.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,612.84, 36,890.10 and 15,254.91 is: 22,864.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,612.84 : 36,890.10 = 15,254.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,612.84/36,890.10 = 15,254.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,612.84x = 36,890.10 × 15,254.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,612.84x = 562,755,155.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,755,155.39/24,612.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,864.29

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