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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,688.76, 37,008.54 and 15,929.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,688.76, 37,008.54 and 15,929.82 is: 23,878.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,688.76 : 37,008.54 = 15,929.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,688.76/37,008.54 = 15,929.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,688.76x = 37,008.54 × 15,929.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,688.76x = 589,539,380.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,539,380.66/24,688.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,878.86

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