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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,867.54, 37,282.68 and 15,004.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,867.54, 37,282.68 and 15,004.49 is: 22,495.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,867.54 : 37,282.68 = 15,004.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,867.54/37,282.68 = 15,004.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,867.54x = 37,282.68 × 15,004.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,867.54x = 559,407,412.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,407,412.82/24,867.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,495.49

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