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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,881.21, 37,333.74 and 15,518.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,881.21, 37,333.74 and 15,518.82 is: 23,285.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,881.21 : 37,333.74 = 15,518.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,881.21/37,333.74 = 15,518.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,881.21x = 37,333.74 × 15,518.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,881.21x = 579,375,590.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,375,590.99/24,881.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,285.67

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