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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,172.42, 36,266.32 and 15,342.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,172.42, 36,266.32 and 15,342.74 is: 23,019.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,172.42 : 36,266.32 = 15,342.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,172.42/36,266.32 = 15,342.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,172.42x = 36,266.32 × 15,342.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,172.42x = 556,424,770.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,424,770.83/24,172.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,019.00

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