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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,773.47, 37,170.62 and 15,421.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,773.47, 37,170.62 and 15,421.31 is: 23,138.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,773.47 : 37,170.62 = 15,421.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,773.47/37,170.62 = 15,421.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,773.47x = 37,170.62 × 15,421.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,773.47x = 573,219,653.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,219,653.91/24,773.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,138.45

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