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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,520.08, 33,838.48 and 15,094.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,520.08, 33,838.48 and 15,094.08 is: 20,830.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,520.08 : 33,838.48 = 15,094.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,520.08/33,838.48 = 15,094.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,520.08x = 33,838.48 × 15,094.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,520.08x = 510,760,724.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 510,760,724.20/24,520.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,830.30

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