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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,660.96, 37,003.59 and 15,298.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,660.96, 37,003.59 and 15,298.58 is: 22,955.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,660.96 : 37,003.59 = 15,298.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,660.96/37,003.59 = 15,298.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,660.96x = 37,003.59 × 15,298.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,660.96x = 566,102,196.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,102,196.88/24,660.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,955.40

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