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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,688.72, 37,024.44 and 15,314.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,688.72, 37,024.44 and 15,314.32 is: 22,966.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,688.72 : 37,024.44 = 15,314.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,688.72/37,024.44 = 15,314.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,688.72x = 37,024.44 × 15,314.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,688.72x = 567,004,121.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,004,121.98/24,688.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,966.12

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