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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,867.41, 37,264.96 and 15,954.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,867.41, 37,264.96 and 15,954.77 is: 23,908.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,867.41 : 37,264.96 = 15,954.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,867.41/37,264.96 = 15,954.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,867.41x = 37,264.96 × 15,954.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,867.41x = 594,553,978.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,553,978.97/24,867.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,908.97

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