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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,999.90, 37,449.45 and 15,611.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,999.90, 37,449.45 and 15,611.10 is: 23,385.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,999.90 : 37,449.45 = 15,611.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,999.90/37,449.45 = 15,611.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,999.90x = 37,449.45 × 15,611.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,999.90x = 584,627,108.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,627,108.90/24,999.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,385.18

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