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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,975.20, 37,444.08 and 15,112.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,975.20, 37,444.08 and 15,112.46 is: 22,657.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,975.20 : 37,444.08 = 15,112.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,975.20/37,444.08 = 15,112.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,975.20x = 37,444.08 × 15,112.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,975.20x = 565,872,161.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,872,161.24/24,975.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,657.36

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