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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,493.16, 33,806.76 and 15,070.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,493.16, 33,806.76 and 15,070.16 is: 20,800.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,493.16 : 33,806.76 = 15,070.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,493.16/33,806.76 = 15,070.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,493.16x = 33,806.76 × 15,070.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,493.16x = 509,473,282.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,473,282.28/24,493.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,800.64

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