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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,967.61, 37,406.28 and 15,603.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,967.61, 37,406.28 and 15,603.13 is: 23,376.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,967.61 : 37,406.28 = 15,603.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,967.61/37,406.28 = 15,603.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,967.61x = 37,406.28 × 15,603.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,967.61x = 583,654,862.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,654,862.63/24,967.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,376.49

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