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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,717.93, 37,060.47 and 15,948.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,717.93, 37,060.47 and 15,948.06 is: 23,911.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,717.93 : 37,060.47 = 15,948.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,717.93/37,060.47 = 15,948.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,717.93x = 37,060.47 × 15,948.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,717.93x = 591,042,599.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,042,599.19/24,717.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,911.49

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