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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,868.62, 37,315.44 and 15,506.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,868.62, 37,315.44 and 15,506.28 is: 23,267.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,868.62 : 37,315.44 = 15,506.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,868.62/37,315.44 = 15,506.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,868.62x = 37,315.44 × 15,506.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,868.62x = 578,623,660.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,623,660.96/24,868.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,267.22

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