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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,494.08, 33,802.88 and 15,065.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,494.08, 33,802.88 and 15,065.76 is: 20,791.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,494.08 : 33,802.88 = 15,065.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,494.08/33,802.88 = 15,065.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,494.08x = 33,802.88 × 15,065.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,494.08x = 509,266,077.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,266,077.39/24,494.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,791.39

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