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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,625.60, 33,973.68 and 15,177.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,625.60, 33,973.68 and 15,177.76 is: 20,939.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,625.60 : 33,973.68 = 15,177.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,625.60/33,973.68 = 15,177.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,625.60x = 33,973.68 × 15,177.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,625.60x = 515,644,361.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 515,644,361.36/24,625.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,939.36

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