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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.82, 37,031.78 and 15,276.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.82, 37,031.78 and 15,276.73 is: 22,937.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.82 : 37,031.78 = 15,276.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.82/37,031.78 = 15,276.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.82x = 37,031.78 × 15,276.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.82x = 565,724,504.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,724,504.48/24,663.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,937.42

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