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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,910.14, 37,326.26 and 15,656.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,910.14, 37,326.26 and 15,656.70 is: 23,460.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,910.14 : 37,326.26 = 15,656.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,910.14/37,326.26 = 15,656.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,910.14x = 37,326.26 × 15,656.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,910.14x = 584,406,054.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,406,054.94/24,910.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,460.57

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