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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,849.84, 37,265.40 and 15,476.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,849.84, 37,265.40 and 15,476.16 is: 23,208.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,849.84 : 37,265.40 = 15,476.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,849.84/37,265.40 = 15,476.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,849.84x = 37,265.40 × 15,476.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,849.84x = 576,725,292.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,725,292.86/24,849.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,208.41

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