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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,992.64, 37,470.44 and 15,129.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,992.64, 37,470.44 and 15,129.59 is: 22,683.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,992.64 : 37,470.44 = 15,129.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,992.64/37,470.44 = 15,129.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,992.64x = 37,470.44 × 15,129.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,992.64x = 566,912,244.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,912,244.79/24,992.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,683.17

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