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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.60, 37,188.38 and 15,358.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.60, 37,188.38 and 15,358.02 is: 22,983.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.60 : 37,188.38 = 15,358.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.60/37,188.38 = 15,358.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.60x = 37,188.38 × 15,358.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.60x = 571,139,883.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,139,883.81/24,849.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,983.87

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