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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,502.50, 33,814.26 and 15,069.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,502.50, 33,814.26 and 15,069.24 is: 20,796.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,502.50 : 33,814.26 = 15,069.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,502.50/33,814.26 = 15,069.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,502.50x = 33,814.26 × 15,069.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,502.50x = 509,555,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,555,199.36/24,502.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,796.05

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