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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,697.74, 36,954.35 and 15,176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,697.74, 36,954.35 and 15,176.09 is: 22,707.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,697.74 : 36,954.35 = 15,176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,697.74/36,954.35 = 15,176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,697.74x = 36,954.35 × 15,176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,697.74x = 560,822,280.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,822,280.84/24,697.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,707.43

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