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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,774.81, 37,172.62 and 15,422.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,774.81, 37,172.62 and 15,422.65 is: 23,140.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,774.81 : 37,172.62 = 15,422.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,774.81/37,172.62 = 15,422.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,774.81x = 37,172.62 × 15,422.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,774.81x = 573,300,307.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,300,307.84/24,774.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,140.45

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