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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,490.29, 33,782.90 and 15,057.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,490.29, 33,782.90 and 15,057.03 is: 20,770.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,490.29 : 33,782.90 = 15,057.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,490.29/33,782.90 = 15,057.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,490.29x = 33,782.90 × 15,057.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,490.29x = 508,670,063.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,670,063.50/24,490.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,770.28

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