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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,958.70, 37,419.32 and 15,095.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,958.70, 37,419.32 and 15,095.96 is: 22,632.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,958.70 : 37,419.32 = 15,095.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,958.70/37,419.32 = 15,095.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,958.70x = 37,419.32 × 15,095.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,958.70x = 564,880,557.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,880,557.95/24,958.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,632.61

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