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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,992.83, 37,470.72 and 15,129.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,992.83, 37,470.72 and 15,129.77 is: 22,683.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,992.83 : 37,470.72 = 15,129.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,992.83/37,470.72 = 15,129.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,992.83x = 37,470.72 × 15,129.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,992.83x = 566,923,469.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,923,469.01/24,992.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,683.45

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