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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.21, 37,006.97 and 15,300.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.21, 37,006.97 and 15,300.83 is: 22,958.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.21 : 37,006.97 = 15,300.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.21/37,006.97 = 15,300.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.21x = 37,006.97 × 15,300.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.21x = 566,237,356.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,237,356.79/24,663.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,958.79

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