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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,869.09, 37,267.49 and 15,956.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,869.09, 37,267.49 and 15,956.46 is: 23,911.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,869.09 : 37,267.49 = 15,956.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,869.09/37,267.49 = 15,956.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,869.09x = 37,267.49 × 15,956.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,869.09x = 594,657,253.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,657,253.38/24,869.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,911.50

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