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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,458.64, 33,753.84 and 15,030.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,458.64, 33,753.84 and 15,030.24 is: 20,742.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,458.64 : 33,753.84 = 15,030.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,458.64/33,753.84 = 15,030.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,458.64x = 33,753.84 × 15,030.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,458.64x = 507,328,316.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,328,316.12/24,458.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,742.29

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