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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,868.29, 37,283.81 and 15,005.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,868.29, 37,283.81 and 15,005.24 is: 22,496.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,868.29 : 37,283.81 = 15,005.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,868.29/37,283.81 = 15,005.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,868.29x = 37,283.81 × 15,005.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,868.29x = 559,452,255.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,452,255.72/24,868.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,496.61

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