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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,630.16, 36,956.60 and 15,281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,630.16, 36,956.60 and 15,281.16 is: 22,928.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,630.16 : 36,956.60 = 15,281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,630.16/36,956.60 = 15,281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,630.16x = 36,956.60 × 15,281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,630.16x = 564,739,717.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,739,717.66/24,630.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,928.79

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