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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,994.58, 37,473.34 and 15,131.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,994.58, 37,473.34 and 15,131.52 is: 22,686.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,994.58 : 37,473.34 = 15,131.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,994.58/37,473.34 = 15,131.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,994.58x = 37,473.34 × 15,131.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,994.58x = 567,028,593.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,028,593.68/24,994.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,686.06

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