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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,506.48, 33,804.96 and 15,068.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,506.48, 33,804.96 and 15,068.36 is: 20,785.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,506.48 : 33,804.96 = 15,068.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,506.48/33,804.96 = 15,068.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,506.48x = 33,804.96 × 15,068.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,506.48x = 509,385,307.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 509,385,307.07/24,506.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,785.74

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