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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,618.91, 36,939.71 and 15,269.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,618.91, 36,939.71 and 15,269.89 is: 22,911.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,618.91 : 36,939.71 = 15,269.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,618.91/36,939.71 = 15,269.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,618.91x = 36,939.71 × 15,269.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,618.91x = 564,065,308.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,065,308.33/24,618.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,911.87

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