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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,996.90, 37,453.23 and 15,105.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,996.90, 37,453.23 and 15,105.99 is: 22,633.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,996.90 : 37,453.23 = 15,105.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,996.90/37,453.23 = 15,105.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,996.90x = 37,453.23 × 15,105.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,996.90x = 565,768,117.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,768,117.85/24,996.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,633.53

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