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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,908.40, 37,312.20 and 15,519.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,908.40, 37,312.20 and 15,519.60 is: 23,248.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,908.40 : 37,312.20 = 15,519.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,908.40/37,312.20 = 15,519.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,908.40x = 37,312.20 × 15,519.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,908.40x = 579,070,419.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,070,419.12/24,908.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,248.00

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