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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,884.36, 37,307.94 and 15,021.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,884.36, 37,307.94 and 15,021.32 is: 22,520.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,884.36 : 37,307.94 = 15,021.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,884.36/37,307.94 = 15,021.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,884.36x = 37,307.94 × 15,021.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,884.36x = 560,414,505.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,414,505.28/24,884.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,520.75

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