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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,625.23, 36,951.48 and 15,270.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,625.23, 36,951.48 and 15,270.27 is: 22,913.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,625.23 : 36,951.48 = 15,270.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,625.23/36,951.48 = 15,270.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,625.23x = 36,951.48 × 15,270.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,625.23x = 564,259,076.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,259,076.50/24,625.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,913.86

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