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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,874.86, 37,293.68 and 15,011.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,874.86, 37,293.68 and 15,011.84 is: 22,506.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,874.86 : 37,293.68 = 15,011.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,874.86/37,293.68 = 15,011.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,874.86x = 37,293.68 × 15,011.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,874.86x = 559,846,495.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,846,495.64/24,874.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,506.52

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