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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,824.79, 37,249.56 and 15,462.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,824.79, 37,249.56 and 15,462.45 is: 23,201.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,824.79 : 37,249.56 = 15,462.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,824.79/37,249.56 = 15,462.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,824.79x = 37,249.56 × 15,462.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,824.79x = 575,969,459.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,969,459.02/24,824.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,201.38

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