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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,462.04, 33,759.70 and 15,033.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,462.04, 33,759.70 and 15,033.88 is: 20,748.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,462.04 : 33,759.70 = 15,033.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,462.04/33,759.70 = 15,033.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,462.04x = 33,759.70 × 15,033.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,462.04x = 507,539,278.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 507,539,278.64/24,462.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,748.04

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