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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,798.56, 37,209.74 and 15,436.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,798.56, 37,209.74 and 15,436.13 is: 23,161.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,798.56 : 37,209.74 = 15,436.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,798.56/37,209.74 = 15,436.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,798.56x = 37,209.74 × 15,436.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,798.56x = 574,374,120.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,374,120.68/24,798.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,161.60

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