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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,651.98, 36,967.01 and 15,291.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,651.98, 36,967.01 and 15,291.62 is: 22,930.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,651.98 : 36,967.01 = 15,291.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,651.98/36,967.01 = 15,291.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,651.98x = 36,967.01 × 15,291.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,651.98x = 565,285,469.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,285,469.46/24,651.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,930.63

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