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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,636.96, 36,967.59 and 15,274.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,636.96, 36,967.59 and 15,274.44 is: 22,919.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,636.96 : 36,967.59 = 15,274.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,636.96/36,967.59 = 15,274.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,636.96x = 36,967.59 × 15,274.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,636.96x = 564,659,235.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,659,235.40/24,636.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,919.19

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