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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,662.64, 36,962.82 and 15,774.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,662.64, 36,962.82 and 15,774.60 is: 23,641.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,662.64 : 36,962.82 = 15,774.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,662.64/36,962.82 = 15,774.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,662.64x = 36,962.82 × 15,774.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,662.64x = 583,073,700.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,073,700.37/24,662.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,641.98

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