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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,684.12, 37,014.96 and 15,323.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,684.12, 37,014.96 and 15,323.76 is: 22,978.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,684.12 : 37,014.96 = 15,323.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,684.12/37,014.96 = 15,323.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,684.12x = 37,014.96 × 15,323.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,684.12x = 567,208,363.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,208,363.45/24,684.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,978.67

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