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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,992.08, 37,469.60 and 15,129.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,992.08, 37,469.60 and 15,129.02 is: 22,682.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,992.08 : 37,469.60 = 15,129.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,992.08/37,469.60 = 15,129.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,992.08x = 37,469.60 × 15,129.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,992.08x = 566,878,402.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,878,402.55/24,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,682.32

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