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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,957.88, 37,435.38 and 15,094.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,957.88, 37,435.38 and 15,094.51 is: 22,640.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,957.88 : 37,435.38 = 15,094.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,957.88/37,435.38 = 15,094.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,957.88x = 37,435.38 × 15,094.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,957.88x = 565,068,717.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,068,717.76/24,957.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,640.89

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