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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,869.64, 37,252.41 and 15,003.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,869.64, 37,252.41 and 15,003.70 is: 22,474.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,869.64 : 37,252.41 = 15,003.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,869.64/37,252.41 = 15,003.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,869.64x = 37,252.41 × 15,003.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,869.64x = 558,923,983.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,923,983.92/24,869.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,474.15

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