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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,998.82, 37,479.39 and 15,135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,998.82, 37,479.39 and 15,135.72 is: 22,692.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,998.82 : 37,479.39 = 15,135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,998.82/37,479.39 = 15,135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,998.82x = 37,479.39 × 15,135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,998.82x = 567,277,552.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,277,552.81/24,998.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,692.17

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