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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,698.97, 37,039.28 and 15,325.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,698.97, 37,039.28 and 15,325.11 is: 22,981.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,698.97 : 37,039.28 = 15,325.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,698.97/37,039.28 = 15,325.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,698.97x = 37,039.28 × 15,325.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,698.97x = 567,630,963.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,630,963.70/24,698.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,981.97

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