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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.48, 37,002.24 and 15,421.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.48, 37,002.24 and 15,421.44 is: 23,139.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.48 : 37,002.24 = 15,421.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.48/37,002.24 = 15,421.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.48x = 37,002.24 × 15,421.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.48x = 570,627,824.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,627,824.03/24,660.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,139.36

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