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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,655.54, 36,972.37 and 15,295.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,655.54, 36,972.37 and 15,295.18 is: 22,935.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,655.54 : 36,972.37 = 15,295.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,655.54/36,972.37 = 15,295.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,655.54x = 36,972.37 × 15,295.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,655.54x = 565,498,980.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,498,980.86/24,655.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,935.98

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