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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,909.96, 37,278.72 and 15,418.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,909.96, 37,278.72 and 15,418.32 is: 23,074.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,909.96 : 37,278.72 = 15,418.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,909.96/37,278.72 = 15,418.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,909.96x = 37,278.72 × 15,418.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,909.96x = 574,775,234.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,775,234.15/24,909.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,074.11

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