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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,744.40, 37,066.20 and 15,355.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,744.40, 37,066.20 and 15,355.60 is: 23,002.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,744.40 : 37,066.20 = 15,355.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,744.40/37,066.20 = 15,355.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,744.40x = 37,066.20 × 15,355.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,744.40x = 569,173,740.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,173,740.72/24,744.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,002.12

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