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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,847.62, 37,248.81 and 15,965.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,847.62, 37,248.81 and 15,965.37 is: 23,933.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,847.62 : 37,248.81 = 15,965.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,847.62/37,248.81 = 15,965.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,847.62x = 37,248.81 × 15,965.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,847.62x = 594,691,033.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,691,033.71/24,847.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,933.52

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