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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,962.38, 37,442.13 and 15,099.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,962.38, 37,442.13 and 15,099.02 is: 22,647.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,962.38 : 37,442.13 = 15,099.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,962.38/37,442.13 = 15,099.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,962.38x = 37,442.13 × 15,099.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,962.38x = 565,339,469.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,339,469.71/24,962.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,647.66

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