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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,870.09, 37,268.99 and 15,957.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,870.09, 37,268.99 and 15,957.46 is: 23,913.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,870.09 : 37,268.99 = 15,957.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,870.09/37,268.99 = 15,957.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,870.09x = 37,268.99 × 15,957.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,870.09x = 594,718,417.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,718,417.17/24,870.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,913.00

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