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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,960.70, 37,422.33 and 15,097.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,960.70, 37,422.33 and 15,097.96 is: 22,635.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,960.70 : 37,422.33 = 15,097.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,960.70/37,422.33 = 15,097.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,960.70x = 37,422.33 × 15,097.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,960.70x = 565,000,841.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,000,841.45/24,960.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,635.62

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