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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,923.62, 37,439.70 and 15,067.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,923.62, 37,439.70 and 15,067.54 is: 22,634.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,923.62 : 37,439.70 = 15,067.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,923.62/37,439.70 = 15,067.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,923.62x = 37,439.70 × 15,067.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,923.62x = 564,124,177.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,124,177.34/24,923.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,634.12

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