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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,759.57, 37,157.74 and 15,413.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,759.57, 37,157.74 and 15,413.19 is: 23,131.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,759.57 : 37,157.74 = 15,413.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,759.57/37,157.74 = 15,413.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,759.57x = 37,157.74 × 15,413.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,759.57x = 572,719,128.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,719,128.72/24,759.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,131.22

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