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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.12, 37,251.06 and 15,966.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.12, 37,251.06 and 15,966.87 is: 23,935.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.12 : 37,251.06 = 15,966.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.12/37,251.06 = 15,966.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.12x = 37,251.06 × 15,966.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.12x = 594,782,832.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,782,832.38/24,849.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,935.77

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