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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,754.58, 37,078.09 and 15,237.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,754.58, 37,078.09 and 15,237.89 is: 22,823.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,754.58 : 37,078.09 = 15,237.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,754.58/37,078.09 = 15,237.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,754.58x = 37,078.09 × 15,237.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,754.58x = 564,991,911.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,991,911.43/24,754.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,823.73

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