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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,266.18, 36,341.87 and 15,474.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,266.18, 36,341.87 and 15,474.44 is: 23,175.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,266.18 : 36,341.87 = 15,474.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,266.18/36,341.87 = 15,474.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,266.18x = 36,341.87 × 15,474.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,266.18x = 562,370,100.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,370,100.29/24,266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,175.05

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