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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,863.36, 37,301.51 and 15,065.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,863.36, 37,301.51 and 15,065.60 is: 22,602.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,863.36 : 37,301.51 = 15,065.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,863.36/37,301.51 = 15,065.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,863.36x = 37,301.51 × 15,065.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,863.36x = 561,969,480.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,969,480.21/24,863.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,602.32

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