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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,995.08, 37,474.08 and 15,132.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,995.08, 37,474.08 and 15,132.28 is: 22,687.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,995.08 : 37,474.08 = 15,132.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,995.08/37,474.08 = 15,132.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,995.08x = 37,474.08 × 15,132.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,995.08x = 567,068,271.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,068,271.30/24,995.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,687.20

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