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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,663.96, 37,008.09 and 15,301.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,663.96, 37,008.09 and 15,301.58 is: 22,959.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,663.96 : 37,008.09 = 15,301.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,663.96/37,008.09 = 15,301.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,663.96x = 37,008.09 × 15,301.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,663.96x = 566,282,064.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,282,064.74/24,663.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,959.90

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