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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,899.91, 37,321.62 and 15,544.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,899.91, 37,321.62 and 15,544.11 is: 23,298.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,899.91 : 37,321.62 = 15,544.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,899.91/37,321.62 = 15,544.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,899.91x = 37,321.62 × 15,544.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,899.91x = 580,131,366.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,131,366.66/24,899.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,298.53

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