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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,741.72, 37,173.42 and 15,860.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,741.72, 37,173.42 and 15,860.88 is: 23,830.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,741.72 : 37,173.42 = 15,860.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,741.72/37,173.42 = 15,860.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,741.72x = 37,173.42 × 15,860.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,741.72x = 589,603,153.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,603,153.81/24,741.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,830.32

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