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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,875.59, 37,307.85 and 15,001.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,875.59, 37,307.85 and 15,001.28 is: 22,498.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,875.59 : 37,307.85 = 15,001.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,875.59/37,307.85 = 15,001.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,875.59x = 37,307.85 × 15,001.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,875.59x = 559,665,504.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,665,504.05/24,875.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,498.58

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