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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,823.95, 37,248.26 and 15,461.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,823.95, 37,248.26 and 15,461.59 is: 23,200.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,823.95 : 37,248.26 = 15,461.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,823.95/37,248.26 = 15,461.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,823.95x = 37,248.26 × 15,461.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,823.95x = 575,917,324.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,917,324.33/24,823.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,200.07

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