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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,632.57, 36,960.92 and 15,270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,632.57, 36,960.92 and 15,270.11 is: 22,912.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,632.57 : 36,960.92 = 15,270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,632.57/36,960.92 = 15,270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,632.57x = 36,960.92 × 15,270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,632.57x = 564,397,052.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,397,052.95/24,632.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,912.64

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