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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,544.77, 33,870.84 and 15,000.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,544.77, 33,870.84 and 15,000.62 is: 20,700.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,544.77 : 33,870.84 = 15,000.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,544.77/33,870.84 = 15,000.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,544.77x = 33,870.84 × 15,000.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,544.77x = 508,083,430.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 508,083,430.57/24,544.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,700.27

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