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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,498.54, 33,794.28 and 15,065.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,498.54, 33,794.28 and 15,065.28 is: 20,781.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,498.54 : 33,794.28 = 15,065.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,498.54/33,794.28 = 15,065.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,498.54x = 33,794.28 × 15,065.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,498.54x = 509,120,290.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,120,290.60/24,498.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,781.66

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