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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,994.27, 37,472.73 and 15,131.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,994.27, 37,472.73 and 15,131.17 is: 22,685.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,994.27 : 37,472.73 = 15,131.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,994.27/37,472.73 = 15,131.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,994.27x = 37,472.73 × 15,131.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,994.27x = 567,006,247.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,006,247.99/24,994.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,685.45

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