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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,997.82, 37,477.89 and 15,134.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,997.82, 37,477.89 and 15,134.72 is: 22,690.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,997.82 : 37,477.89 = 15,134.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,997.82/37,477.89 = 15,134.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,997.82x = 37,477.89 × 15,134.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,997.82x = 567,217,183.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,217,183.95/24,997.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,690.67

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