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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,866.79, 37,281.56 and 15,003.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,866.79, 37,281.56 and 15,003.74 is: 22,494.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,866.79 : 37,281.56 = 15,003.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,866.79/37,281.56 = 15,003.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,866.79x = 37,281.56 × 15,003.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,866.79x = 559,362,571.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,362,571.61/24,866.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,494.36

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