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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,865.29, 37,279.31 and 15,002.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,865.29, 37,279.31 and 15,002.24 is: 22,492.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,865.29 : 37,279.31 = 15,002.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,865.29/37,279.31 = 15,002.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,865.29x = 37,279.31 × 15,002.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,865.29x = 559,272,894.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,272,894.25/24,865.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,492.11

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