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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,244.67, 33,462.26 and 15,174.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,244.67, 33,462.26 and 15,174.26 is: 20,943.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,244.67 : 33,462.26 = 15,174.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,244.67/33,462.26 = 15,174.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,244.67x = 33,462.26 × 15,174.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,244.67x = 507,764,790.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,764,790.25/24,244.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,943.36

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