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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,997.77, 37,477.98 and 15,134.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,997.77, 37,477.98 and 15,134.67 is: 22,690.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,997.77 : 37,477.98 = 15,134.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,997.77/37,477.98 = 15,134.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,997.77x = 37,477.98 × 15,134.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,997.77x = 567,216,859.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,216,859.57/24,997.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,690.70

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