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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,873.37, 37,291.43 and 15,010.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,873.37, 37,291.43 and 15,010.34 is: 22,504.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,873.37 : 37,291.43 = 15,010.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,873.37/37,291.43 = 15,010.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,873.37x = 37,291.43 × 15,010.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,873.37x = 559,756,893.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,756,893.80/24,873.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,504.27

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