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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,761.28, 37,157.34 and 15,419.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,761.28, 37,157.34 and 15,419.64 is: 23,139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,761.28 : 37,157.34 = 15,419.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,761.28/37,157.34 = 15,419.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,761.28x = 37,157.34 × 15,419.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,761.28x = 572,952,806.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,952,806.16/24,761.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,139.06

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