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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,725.85, 37,078.79 and 15,351.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,725.85, 37,078.79 and 15,351.99 is: 23,021.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,725.85 : 37,078.79 = 15,351.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,725.85/37,078.79 = 15,351.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,725.85x = 37,078.79 × 15,351.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,725.85x = 569,233,136.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,233,136.53/24,725.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,021.78

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