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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,872.40, 37,314.99 and 15,074.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,872.40, 37,314.99 and 15,074.64 is: 22,615.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,872.40 : 37,314.99 = 15,074.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,872.40/37,314.99 = 15,074.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,872.40x = 37,314.99 × 15,074.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,872.40x = 562,510,040.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,510,040.85/24,872.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,615.83

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