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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,844.59, 37,180.89 and 15,353.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,844.59, 37,180.89 and 15,353.01 is: 22,976.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,844.59 : 37,180.89 = 15,353.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,844.59/37,180.89 = 15,353.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,844.59x = 37,180.89 × 15,353.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,844.59x = 570,838,575.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,838,575.98/24,844.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,976.37

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