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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,514.84, 33,826.98 and 15,086.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,514.84, 33,826.98 and 15,086.44 is: 20,817.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,514.84 : 33,826.98 = 15,086.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,514.84/33,826.98 = 15,086.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,514.84x = 33,826.98 × 15,086.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,514.84x = 510,328,704.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,328,704.15/24,514.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,817.13

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