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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,626.23, 36,952.98 and 15,271.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,626.23, 36,952.98 and 15,271.27 is: 22,915.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,626.23 : 36,952.98 = 15,271.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,626.23/36,952.98 = 15,271.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,626.23x = 36,952.98 × 15,271.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,626.23x = 564,318,934.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,318,934.88/24,626.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,915.36

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