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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,112.96, 36,177.36 and 15,217.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,112.96, 36,177.36 and 15,217.99 is: 22,831.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,112.96 : 36,177.36 = 15,217.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,112.96/36,177.36 = 15,217.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,112.96x = 36,177.36 × 15,217.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,112.96x = 550,546,702.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 550,546,702.71/24,112.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,831.98

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