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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,990.33, 37,466.98 and 15,127.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,990.33, 37,466.98 and 15,127.28 is: 22,679.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,990.33 : 37,466.98 = 15,127.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,990.33/37,466.98 = 15,127.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,990.33x = 37,466.98 × 15,127.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,990.33x = 566,773,234.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,773,234.24/24,990.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,679.70

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