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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,897.38, 37,258.38 and 15,541.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,897.38, 37,258.38 and 15,541.81 is: 23,257.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,897.38 : 37,258.38 = 15,541.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,897.38/37,258.38 = 15,541.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,897.38x = 37,258.38 × 15,541.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,897.38x = 579,062,569.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,062,569.72/24,897.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,257.98

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