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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,626.73, 36,953.73 and 15,271.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,626.73, 36,953.73 and 15,271.77 is: 22,916.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,626.73 : 36,953.73 = 15,271.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,626.73/36,953.73 = 15,271.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,626.73x = 36,953.73 × 15,271.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,626.73x = 564,348,865.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,348,865.20/24,626.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,916.11

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