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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,969.74, 37,409.46 and 15,605.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,969.74, 37,409.46 and 15,605.25 is: 23,379.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,969.74 : 37,409.46 = 15,605.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,969.74/37,409.46 = 15,605.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,969.74x = 37,409.46 × 15,605.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,969.74x = 583,783,975.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,783,975.67/24,969.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,379.66

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