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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,740.96, 37,063.59 and 15,384.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,740.96, 37,063.59 and 15,384.70 is: 23,047.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,740.96 : 37,063.59 = 15,384.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,740.96/37,063.59 = 15,384.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,740.96x = 37,063.59 × 15,384.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,740.96x = 570,212,201.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,212,201.71/24,740.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,047.30

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