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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,928.61, 37,305.11 and 15,573.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,928.61, 37,305.11 and 15,573.02 is: 23,304.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,928.61 : 37,305.11 = 15,573.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,928.61/37,305.11 = 15,573.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,928.61x = 37,305.11 × 15,573.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,928.61x = 580,952,959.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,952,959.74/24,928.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,304.67

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