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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,871.19, 37,361.52 and 15,016.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,871.19, 37,361.52 and 15,016.32 is: 22,557.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,871.19 : 37,361.52 = 15,016.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,871.19/37,361.52 = 15,016.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,871.19x = 37,361.52 × 15,016.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,871.19x = 561,032,540.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,032,540.01/24,871.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,557.53

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