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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,664.64, 36,965.82 and 15,776.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,664.64, 36,965.82 and 15,776.60 is: 23,644.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,664.64 : 36,965.82 = 15,776.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,664.64/36,965.82 = 15,776.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,664.64x = 36,965.82 × 15,776.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,664.64x = 583,194,955.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,194,955.81/24,664.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,644.98

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