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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,728.85, 37,083.29 and 15,354.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,728.85, 37,083.29 and 15,354.99 is: 23,026.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,728.85 : 37,083.29 = 15,354.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,728.85/37,083.29 = 15,354.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,728.85x = 37,083.29 × 15,354.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,728.85x = 569,413,470.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,413,470.34/24,728.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,026.28

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