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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,622.47, 36,902.57 and 15,734.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,622.47, 36,902.57 and 15,734.39 is: 23,581.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,622.47 : 36,902.57 = 15,734.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,622.47/36,902.57 = 15,734.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,622.47x = 36,902.57 × 15,734.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,622.47x = 580,639,165.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,639,165.20/24,622.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,581.68

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