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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,929.32, 37,327.74 and 15,055.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,929.32, 37,327.74 and 15,055.24 is: 22,542.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,929.32 : 37,327.74 = 15,055.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,929.32/37,327.74 = 15,055.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,929.32x = 37,327.74 × 15,055.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,929.32x = 561,978,084.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,978,084.36/24,929.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,542.86

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