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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,679.44, 37,029.96 and 15,931.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,679.44, 37,029.96 and 15,931.44 is: 23,904.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,679.44 : 37,029.96 = 15,931.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,679.44/37,029.96 = 15,931.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,679.44x = 37,029.96 × 15,931.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,679.44x = 589,940,585.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,940,585.94/24,679.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,904.13

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