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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,924.78, 37,368.71 and 15,061.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,924.78, 37,368.71 and 15,061.75 is: 22,581.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,924.78 : 37,368.71 = 15,061.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,924.78/37,368.71 = 15,061.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,924.78x = 37,368.71 × 15,061.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,924.78x = 562,838,167.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,838,167.84/24,924.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,581.47

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