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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,907.40, 37,310.70 and 15,518.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,907.40, 37,310.70 and 15,518.60 is: 23,246.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,907.40 : 37,310.70 = 15,518.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,907.40/37,310.70 = 15,518.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,907.40x = 37,310.70 × 15,518.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,907.40x = 579,009,829.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,009,829.02/24,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,246.50

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