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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,486.08, 33,791.84 and 15,057.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,486.08, 33,791.84 and 15,057.76 is: 20,780.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,486.08 : 33,791.84 = 15,057.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,486.08/33,791.84 = 15,057.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,486.08x = 33,791.84 × 15,057.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,486.08x = 508,829,416.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,829,416.68/24,486.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,780.35

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