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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,983.93, 37,457.37 and 15,120.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,983.93, 37,457.37 and 15,120.90 is: 22,670.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,983.93 : 37,457.37 = 15,120.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,983.93/37,457.37 = 15,120.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,983.93x = 37,457.37 × 15,120.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,983.93x = 566,389,146.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,389,146.03/24,983.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,670.14

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