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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,691.74, 37,013.04 and 15,932.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,691.74, 37,013.04 and 15,932.82 is: 23,883.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,691.74 : 37,013.04 = 15,932.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,691.74/37,013.04 = 15,932.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,691.74x = 37,013.04 × 15,932.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,691.74x = 589,722,103.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,722,103.97/24,691.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,883.38

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