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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,875.81, 37,289.51 and 15,966.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,875.81, 37,289.51 and 15,966.01 is: 23,933.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,875.81 : 37,289.51 = 15,966.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,875.81/37,289.51 = 15,966.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,875.81x = 37,289.51 × 15,966.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,875.81x = 595,364,423.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,364,423.28/24,875.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,933.47

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