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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,625.56, 36,844.92 and 15,103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,625.56, 36,844.92 and 15,103.92 is: 22,598.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,625.56 : 36,844.92 = 15,103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,625.56/36,844.92 = 15,103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,625.56x = 36,844.92 × 15,103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,625.56x = 556,502,724.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,502,724.09/24,625.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,598.58

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