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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,985.43, 37,459.62 and 15,122.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,985.43, 37,459.62 and 15,122.40 is: 22,672.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,985.43 : 37,459.62 = 15,122.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,985.43/37,459.62 = 15,122.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,985.43x = 37,459.62 × 15,122.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,985.43x = 566,479,357.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,479,357.49/24,985.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,672.39

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