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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,873.40, 37,316.49 and 15,075.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,873.40, 37,316.49 and 15,075.64 is: 22,617.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,873.40 : 37,316.49 = 15,075.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,873.40/37,316.49 = 15,075.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,873.40x = 37,316.49 × 15,075.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,873.40x = 562,569,969.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,569,969.30/24,873.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,617.33

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