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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,909.40, 37,313.70 and 15,520.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,909.40, 37,313.70 and 15,520.60 is: 23,249.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,909.40 : 37,313.70 = 15,520.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,909.40/37,313.70 = 15,520.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,909.40x = 37,313.70 × 15,520.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,909.40x = 579,131,012.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,131,012.22/24,909.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,249.50

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