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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,961.70, 37,423.83 and 15,098.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,961.70, 37,423.83 and 15,098.96 is: 22,637.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,961.70 : 37,423.83 = 15,098.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,961.70/37,423.83 = 15,098.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,961.70x = 37,423.83 × 15,098.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,961.70x = 565,060,912.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,060,912.22/24,961.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,637.12

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