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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,623.22, 36,946.88 and 15,260.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,623.22, 36,946.88 and 15,260.74 is: 22,898.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,623.22 : 36,946.88 = 15,260.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,623.22/36,946.88 = 15,260.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,623.22x = 36,946.88 × 15,260.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,623.22x = 563,836,729.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,836,729.49/24,623.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,898.58

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