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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,814.52, 37,225.56 and 15,446.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,814.52, 37,225.56 and 15,446.96 is: 23,172.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,814.52 : 37,225.56 = 15,446.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,814.52/37,225.56 = 15,446.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,814.52x = 37,225.56 × 15,446.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,814.52x = 575,021,736.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,021,736.30/24,814.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,172.79

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