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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,989.36, 37,465.52 and 15,126.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,989.36, 37,465.52 and 15,126.30 is: 22,678.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,989.36 : 37,465.52 = 15,126.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,989.36/37,465.52 = 15,126.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,989.36x = 37,465.52 × 15,126.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,989.36x = 566,714,845.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,714,845.13/24,989.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,678.25

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