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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,750.08, 37,044.88 and 15,870.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,750.08, 37,044.88 and 15,870.88 is: 23,754.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,750.08 : 37,044.88 = 15,870.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,750.08/37,044.88 = 15,870.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,750.08x = 37,044.88 × 15,870.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,750.08x = 587,934,845.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,934,845.09/24,750.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,754.87

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