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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,450.63, 33,740.69 and 15,017.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,450.63, 33,740.69 and 15,017.37 is: 20,723.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,450.63 : 33,740.69 = 15,017.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,450.63/33,740.69 = 15,017.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,450.63x = 33,740.69 × 15,017.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,450.63x = 506,696,425.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 506,696,425.79/24,450.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,723.25

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