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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,823.70, 37,247.88 and 15,461.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,823.70, 37,247.88 and 15,461.34 is: 23,199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,823.70 : 37,247.88 = 15,461.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,823.70/37,247.88 = 15,461.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,823.70x = 37,247.88 × 15,461.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,823.70x = 575,902,136.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,902,136.96/24,823.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,199.69

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