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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,999.53, 37,458.27 and 15,141.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,999.53, 37,458.27 and 15,141.62 is: 22,687.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,999.53 : 37,458.27 = 15,141.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,999.53/37,458.27 = 15,141.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,999.53x = 37,458.27 × 15,141.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,999.53x = 567,178,702.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,178,702.91/24,999.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,687.58

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