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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,611.22, 33,969.90 and 15,174.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,611.22, 33,969.90 and 15,174.32 is: 20,944.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,611.22 : 33,969.90 = 15,174.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,611.22/33,969.90 = 15,174.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,611.22x = 33,969.90 × 15,174.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,611.22x = 515,470,132.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,470,132.97/24,611.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,944.52

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