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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,870.30, 37,286.80 and 15,007.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,870.30, 37,286.80 and 15,007.24 is: 22,499.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,870.30 : 37,286.80 = 15,007.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,870.30/37,286.80 = 15,007.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,870.30x = 37,286.80 × 15,007.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,870.30x = 559,571,956.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,571,956.43/24,870.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,499.61

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