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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,476.16, 33,759.96 and 15,049.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,476.16, 33,759.96 and 15,049.92 is: 20,758.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,476.16 : 33,759.96 = 15,049.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,476.16/33,759.96 = 15,049.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,476.16x = 33,759.96 × 15,049.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,476.16x = 508,084,697.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,084,697.20/24,476.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,758.35

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