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Finding the Third Proportional to 15,567.19 and 24,170.91

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Solution

The third proportional to 15,567.19 and 24,170.91 is: 37,529.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,567.19 : 24,170.91 = 24,170.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,567.19/24,170.91 = 24,170.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,567.19x = 24,170.91 × 24,170.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,567.19x = 584,232,708.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,232,708.95/15,567.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,529.75

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