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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,631.16, 36,958.10 and 15,282.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,631.16, 36,958.10 and 15,282.16 is: 22,930.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,631.16 : 36,958.10 = 15,282.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,631.16/36,958.10 = 15,282.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,631.16x = 36,958.10 × 15,282.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,631.16x = 564,799,597.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,799,597.50/24,631.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,930.29

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