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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,515.34, 33,827.67 and 15,086.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,515.34, 33,827.67 and 15,086.94 is: 20,817.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,515.34 : 33,827.67 = 15,086.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,515.34/33,827.67 = 15,086.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,515.34x = 33,827.67 × 15,086.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,515.34x = 510,356,027.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,356,027.63/24,515.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,817.82

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